Bruce Lee became a global martial arts icon through 1970s kung fu films, and his distinctive battle cries and lightning fast fighting style have been imitated in games, cartoons and edits ever since. Clips labelled with his name circulate on soundboards as a ready made punch sound for instant combat, even when the exact recording source is unclear. Creators reuse the shouts and strike effects because audiences recognise the reference immediately, whether the scene is a real fight, a parody duel or an over the top reaction moment.