Jet Set Radio was released by Sega for the Dreamcast in 2000, built around roller-skating crews who tag rival territory across a stylised Tokyo. Spraying graffiti is central to its gameplay, so the short can hiss became closely tied to its rebellious, cel-shaded style and energetic soundtrack. As gameplay clips, speedruns and retro retrospectives spread online, the sound was lifted onto soundboards for quick reuse. It remains popular because it instantly evokes the game without needing music or dialogue, making it a compact shorthand for street art and early 2000s gaming nostalgia.