The Toasty clip comes from the Mortal Kombat series and is associated with sound designer Dan Forden, whose face and voice appeared as a hidden gag in the games. The bit became especially well known through Mortal Kombat II in the early 1990s, where it could pop up after certain attacks. Over time, players turned it into a standalone reaction sound because it is so brief, recognizable and easy to place over surprise moments. It remains popular in gaming memes and nostalgic arcade edits.