The Sims 3 is a life simulation game released in 2009, where Sims who die can return as playable ghosts haunting their former homes and lots. Music cues in the game mark emotional and supernatural moments, and the ghost theme became one of its most recognisable stings among players. Clips of Sims gameplay spread widely on YouTube and later on social video platforms, where editors lifted familiar game sounds for memes and edits. The cue endured because even people who never played recognise its haunted piano instantly.