The Griddy began as a dance move that spread through American football celebrations, where NFL players performed its bouncing steps and arm swings after touchdowns, before it reached a much wider audience through Fortnite and TikTok. Its catchy rhythm made it easy to copy, remix and reuse in short videos, and fan-made bass boosted versions soon followed, turning up the low end for extra impact in edits. That combination of a recognisable dance, a sporty celebration and a louder mix keeps the sound popular for hype clips today.