Mortal Kombat debuted in arcades in 1992 from Midway and became famous for its Fatalities, the gruesome finishing moves performed after a match was already won. The announcer callout became one of the series most recognisable sounds as the franchise moved to home consoles, sequels and films. Clips of the voice spread through gaming videos, forums and meme edits in the 2000s and 2010s. It remains popular because it instantly communicates a complete, humiliating defeat in a way any gamer recognises.