Mortal Kombat 9, released in 2011 as a reboot of the fighting series, brought back Mileena, the sharp toothed clone of Kitana known for her sai blades and feral fighting style. Her damage and death screams became popular rips because they are instantly recognisable to players who spent hours in story mode and versus matches. This boosted impaled version spread through soundboards and meme edits, where the exaggerated volume turns a standard game over cry into a standalone reaction sound that works even without the footage.