Among Us was released by Innersloth in 2018 and surged in popularity in 2020, when its social deduction gameplay became a staple of streams and memes. Venting, which only impostors can use to move unseen between rooms, turned into one of the game's most quoted mechanics, alongside accusations of being sus. Short clips of the vent sound spread through TikTok, YouTube edits and Discord soundboards because the effect instantly signals someone is hiding or fleeing. It remains popular as a shorthand for sneaky behaviour far beyond the game.