Mass Defect is a Garry's Mod machinima by Kitty0706 that parodies Mass Effect using Source engine characters, improvised voice acting and abrupt sound gags. The 5 o'clock alarm became a standalone clip as fans ripped short, reusable moments from the video and shared them on soundboards and in GMod edits. Kitty0706 built a large following for chaotic, densely edited comedy, and clips from his work kept circulating after his death as tributes and meme material. The alarm endures because it is instantly readable, even without the original scene.