Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was released by Rockstar Games in 2004 and became famous for its open world Los Santos setting and gang storyline involving CJ and the Ballas. Its vehicle explosion became a staple stock effect for fan videos because almost every mission could end with a burning wreck. The clip spread through YouTube compilations, soundboards and meme edits alongside other CJ moments like Aw Shit Here Go Again, and remains popular for parodying sudden failure in games and real life clips.