This sound comes from Double Dragon II, the late 1980s arcade beat-'em-up starring brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee as they battle through gangs to rescue Marian. Its rapid punch effects were part of the game's punchy, fast-paced combat, which helped make the series a staple of arcade and home console play. Today, creators pull the short clip out of context for memes, gaming videos and reaction edits, where its instantly recognisable retro crunch signals a flurry of hits without needing any dialogue or music.