The sound comes from Bendy, the ink demon star of the Bendy horror games, where this violin sting plays as a kill effect alongside a stalling beep. Clips of the cue spread through soundboards and gaming edits because it is instantly recognisable even without the visuals. Like the FNAF Jumpscare Scream, it has become shorthand for horror gameplay online, reused in memes, fan edits and short videos whenever a creator needs a quick, creepy signal that a character is doomed or a scare is coming.