Whitty rose to prominence through Vs. Whitty, a 2021 fan-made mod for the rhythm game Friday Night Funkin'. His bomb-shaped head, volatile personality, and intense musical battles made him a recognizable figure in the game's modding community. Loud Whitty vocal clips subsequently circulated through gameplay videos, animations, remixes, and short reaction edits. This scream remains useful because its sustained aggression supports longer visual buildups than a brief scream meme, especially when creators want rage to keep escalating instead of ending with one quick cut.