Gothic 2 is a German role playing game released in 2002 by Piranha Bytes, and its world is full of blunt mercenaries, guards and workers who speak in short, quotable demands. This line survived beyond the game because German players clipped everyday NPC dialogue into soundboards and gaming edits. Its appeal is simple: Kohle is everyday slang for money, so the phrase is instantly understood in German speaking communities and works even without context. It remains a go to reaction for debts, wages and anyone asking where the cash went.