The sound comes from Banjo-Kazooie, the 1998 Nintendo 64 platform game whose music and sound design were created by Grant Kirkhope. In the game, the rising carpet effect accompanies a magical lift-off, giving an ordinary movement a whimsical, storybook feel that fits the series' playful world. As retro gaming clips and soundboards have grown, short effects from the game have been reused by editors who want instant nostalgia without dialogue or music. Its short length and clear upward motion make it easy to drop into edits, streams and memes about flying, escapes and sudden surprises.