Mangle first appeared in Five Nights at Freddy's 2 as a dismantled fox animatronic, and JR's is an unofficial fan game that reimagines the series' restaurant and characters. Its version of Mangle's roar circulated on soundboards as a standalone scare clip, shared by fans who wanted the sound without playing through the game. The burst sits naturally beside any FNAF jumpscare scream in edits and fan projects. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable to FNAF fans, works without any visual context, and delivers a complete scare in just a few seconds.