Golden Freddy is a secret, golden version of Freddy Fazbear from the original Five Nights at Freddy's game, first released in 2014. His jumpscare is infamous among players because he appears rarely, often after a random glitch-like event, and crashes the game when he attacks. Clips of the scream spread through Let's Play videos, reaction compilations and horror edits, where fans recreated the moment outside the game. It remains popular because it instantly signals a rare, terrifying encounter that longtime players recognise.