Friendship first appeared as a finishing move in Mortal Kombat II, created as a funny alternative to the series' famous Fatalities where the winner performs a friendly gesture instead of a kill. The MKSM tag points to Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks, the 2005 action adventure spin off that brought the classic finishers back for a new audience. Players later clipped the announcer call for soundboards and edits, where its serious tone over a kind act still works as a quick joke about mercy, teamwork and unexpected kindness.