Five Nights at Freddy's 2, released in 2014 as the sequel to Scott Cawthon's original horror game, made jumpscares its signature mechanic, with animatronics lunging at the screen when they reach the player's office. The scream became instantly recognisable through Let's Play videos and reaction clips, where creators replayed the moment for viewers who had never played the game. It spread beyond gaming into memes, edits and short-form videos, and it remains popular because the sound alone triggers the same startled response even without the visual.