Five Nights at Freddy's was released in 2014 by Scott Cawthon, and Foxy the Pirate became one of its most feared animatronics because he is the only one seen actively running at the player. His sprint down the West Hall turned a simple footstep loop into a recognisable warning sign within the fandom. Clips of the hallway dash were shared in gameplay videos, remixes and fan animations, and the isolated running audio later spread to soundboards as a standalone cue for an incoming jumpscare or a character charging in.