The Fleshka clip comes from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, where flashbang grenades temporarily impair players who see them detonate. The game was released in 2012, and its competitive community helped make tactical audio cues familiar far beyond active players. Flashbang edits later became common in gaming videos and short reaction memes because a white frame and harsh burst communicate instant confusion. It remains closely associated with other Counter-Strike cues, including Enemy Spotted and bomb has been planted, which creators also use to frame tense or chaotic situations.