Springtrap debuted as the main antagonist of Five Nights at Freddy's 3, released in 2015 by Scott Cawthon, as the withered remains of William Afton inside a Spring Bonnie suit. His short laugh became a recognisable audio cue among fans, clipped and reused in fan games, animations, edits and soundboards far beyond the original haunted attraction setting. Because the character returned in later entries and remains central to the series lore, the giggle still works as shorthand for the franchise's mix of decay, jump scares and a villain who enjoys the hunt.