Brutalities were introduced in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 in 1995 as an alternative finishing move to Fatalities, requiring a specific final combo to end the match instantly. The feature returned in modern entries like Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11, where the announcer's Brutality call became a fan favourite voice line. Clips of the call spread through gaming videos, streams and meme edits, where it is now used far beyond the series to mark any sudden, one-sided finish.