Five Nights at Freddy's 2, released in 2014 as the sequel to Scott Cawthon's indie horror hit, made the animatronic jumpscare its signature moment, with the player failing a night triggering the sudden attack on screen. Clips of those moments spread quickly through Let's Play videos and later through short-form reaction and meme edits, where the sound became shorthand for an unexpected scare even for people who had never played the game. It remains popular because the franchise stayed culturally active and the scare itself is instantly recognisable in just under two seconds.