The Totem of Undying comes from Minecraft, where it is dropped by evokers found in woodland mansions and held in a player's hand to prevent death from a fatal blow. When it triggers, the player is restored with a small amount of health and brief protective effects, a mechanic that quickly became a symbol of last-second survival in gameplay videos. Streamers and editors began lifting the activation sound for reaction clips, montages and meme edits, because viewers already associate it with escaping defeat. Its popularity has endured as Minecraft itself has remained a staple of gaming culture.