Ennard first appeared in Five Nights at Freddy's Sister Location in 2016 as a fused animatronic formed from the other characters, serving as a central antagonist in the later nights and custom night. Clips of its voice and movement sounds spread through FNAF fan communities on YouTube and game forums, often paired with the FNAF jumpscare scream in edits and memes. The character's quiet, deceptive delivery made short audio excerpts perfect for soundboards, where players reuse them for horror reactions and in-jokes long after release.