Fortnite launched in 2017 with the Default Dance as one of its free starter emotes, so almost every player recognised its music from the very first matches. Gameplay videos, dance challenges and short-form edits soon turned the short loop into a meme in its own right, spreading far beyond the game itself. Its popularity has endured because the beat is short, upbeat and instantly recognisable, and fans have even remixed it, including a popular bass boost version shared alongside the original.