Predator first appeared in the 1987 film of the same name, and the character later joined Mortal Kombat X as downloadable content in 2015, bringing his alien mannerisms and signature laugh into the fighting game. The laugh itself echoes the creature's mocking chuckle from the films, which fans already associated with a hunter stalking its prey. Once players could trigger it in matches and taunts, clips spread through gaming videos, compilations and soundboards, where it became shorthand for a predator-like threat or a smug victory. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable even without visuals.