Rings have been central to Sonic the Hedgehog since Sega released the first game for the Genesis in 1991, with collecting them protecting Sonic from damage and adding to the player's score. The bright chime that plays on pickup became one of the series' most recognisable audio cues, carried through later Sonic games and countless gameplay clips. As retro gaming edits and meme videos grew online, the short sound became shorthand for a small win, which keeps it in regular use by streamers and editors today.