Among Us is a social deduction game from Innersloth, first released in 2018 and widely played after streamers and online creators popularised it in 2020. The body reported sound is part of its in-game meeting system, signalling that play has paused for discussion and voting. As clips, streams and short videos spread, the short alarm became a familiar shorthand beyond the game itself, instantly telling viewers that something suspicious has happened. Its use as a danger alarm in memes and edits has kept it recognisable even for people who have never played Among Us.