The Wasted cue comes from Grand Theft Auto V, released by Rockstar Games in 2013. It accompanies the red death screen shown when the player character is killed, making it one of the game's most recognizable audio moments. The sound spread through YouTube, TikTok and short meme edits because it gives any blunder an instant game-over feel. It is often paired with the related Mission Failed screen in GTA-themed edits, especially for jokes about losing, choking or ruining a plan at the last second.