SpongeBob-inspired nextbots became a popular threat in Roblox chase games, where a familiar cartoon character suddenly turns into a relentless pursuer and players must run, hide or survive for as long as possible. Clips of these chases spread through gameplay videos, Shorts and TikTok edits, where the tense chase audio signals that the danger has started. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable, easy to drop into edits and works alongside other Roblox sounds like the Roblox oof for comedic panic.