Grunt is a krogan squadmate introduced in Mass Effect 2 and returning in Mass Effect 3, released in 2012, where his dry humour and warrior bravado made him a fan favourite. His distinctive laugh was clipped from in-game dialogue and shared on soundboards, where players and editors began using it as a reaction sound beyond the original story. It endures because it is immediately recognisable to Mass Effect fans, yet works on its own as a deep, confident laugh for victories, jokes and over-the-top moments in short videos.