Sprunki began as a fan-made horror version of the music game Incredibox, where players mix beats using cartoon characters who turn dark and distorted in its horror mode. Mr. Tree is one of those characters, and his jumpscare became a favourite clip for fans sharing scary moments from playthroughs. As gameplay videos and edits spread on YouTube and TikTok, short jumpscare sounds like this one were ripped and reused as standalone scares. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable to Sprunki fans and still startles new viewers.