Among Us was released by InnerSloth in 2018 and exploded in popularity in 2020, turning its simple kill, report and emergency meeting sounds into shared online shorthand. This weapon hit clip comes from that pool of short combat effects players hear during impostor kills. As creators began remixing gameplay into memes and short edits, the hit was lifted on its own for any sudden attack or comedic impact. Its connection to a hugely recognisable game keeps it instantly readable even when it is placed over completely unrelated footage.