The clip takes its name from Grand Theft Auto, the long running open world game series known for driving, chases and chaotic free roam clips. Short GTA edits became a staple of gaming pages and short form video, where a recognisable music cue can set the joke faster than a caption. This standard skill version is used as shorthand for a move that went right, whether it was planned or pure luck, which is why it keeps appearing in montages, fails turned into wins, and ironic skill posts.