Clash Royale, Supercell's tower-defence mobile game released in 2016, puts players in control of a cartoon King who reacts to battles with a small set of expressive emotes, including his mocking laugh. Clips of that laugh travelled beyond the game as players shared winning moments, funny defeats and edited highlights on TikTok and YouTube, where the sound became shorthand for smug victory. It remains popular because it needs no explanation for gamers, while still working as a simple taunt for viewers who have never played.