Breath of the Wild launched in 2017 for Nintendo Switch and Wii U, and its freeform cooking system let players combine almost any ingredients at a pot. Bad combinations produced Dubious Food, a pixelated dish Link could still eat for minimal recovery, paired with this unmistakable fail sting. Clips of the moment spread through gameplay videos, streams and Zelda fan edits, and the sound escaped the game as a shorthand for any kitchen disaster or crafting attempt that ends in an embarrassing, low-value result instead of success.