Unlike a line from a film or a viral meme, this tire screech has no single origin to trace, because the sound of skidding rubber has been a staple of film, television and video game sound design for decades. Editors reuse the same kind of squeal whenever a vehicle needs to sound fast, reckless or out of control, and short clips like this one have spread through soundboard sites and editing libraries for creators who need a ready-made effect without recording a real car. Its staying power comes from instant recognition: almost everyone knows what a screeching tire means.