The name comes from 2 Girls 1 Cup, a notorious shock video that spread online in the late 2000s largely through reaction clips and word of mouth, becoming shorthand for something deliberately gross or surprising. Later creators began remaking its theme in 8-bit style, a common internet format that turns familiar tunes into retro game music. That version lets people reference the infamous title in memes and edits without using the original footage or audio, which is why it still appears as an in-joke for viewers who recognise the reference.