Scout is one of the nine playable classes in Team Fortress 2, Valve's team-based shooter released in 2007, known for his speed, his Boston accent and his constant shouting in battle. His voice lines and screams became a staple of gaming edits because they are loud, expressive and easy to recognise even out of context. Shared widely through gameplay videos, memes and soundboards, this particular scream survives as a shorthand for panic, turning a small in-game mistake into a moment that feels much bigger than it was.