Clash Royale is a real-time strategy mobile game released by Supercell in 2016, built around tower battles and collectible cards from the Clash universe. The King is the central ruler character on the tower, and his laugh emote became one of the game's most recognised taunts. Players began recording and sharing the sound outside the game, using it on TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Discord as a universal symbol for smug, annoying victory. Its short loop and recognisable tone keep it popular for gaming reactions long after the match ends.