Among Us was released by Innersloth in 2018, and its sounds became widely recognizable during the game's huge online rise in 2020. The alert buzzer spread across TikTok, YouTube and Discord edits because it instantly communicates panic, sabotage or suspicion in less than two seconds. It is still used beyond the game whenever creators want a quick emergency cue with a familiar gaming feel. In meme edits, it often fills a similar role to a danger alarm sound effect meme.