Bop It was released by Hasbro in 1996 as an audio reaction game where players must follow spoken commands before time runs out. Bop It Extreme, released in 1998, added more actions including Twist It, Pull It, Spin It and Flick It and a faster pace. The distinctive commanding voice and failure sounds became a shared memory for a generation of players. Clips are now reused online as a shorthand for pressure, panic and following chaotic instructions, long after the toy left most shelves.