The hitmarker sound became widely recognized through first-person shooter games, especially the Call of Duty series, where it plays the moment a shot connects with an enemy. As gaming clips moved onto YouTube, TikTok, and meme edits, the sound spread beyond gameplay and became a shorthand for accuracy, instant feedback, and comedic emphasis. It still shows up regularly because it is so brief and universally understood by gaming audiences, making it easy to drop into montages, reaction edits, and quick visual jokes.