The startup sound comes from Pac-Man, the arcade game released by Namco in 1980, where a short electronic jingle plays before each game begins. Composed by Toshio Kai, it became one of the most recognizable sounds in gaming history. Slowed down versions began circulating on soundboards and video edits as creators experimented with pitch and tempo for comic effect. The contrast between the original frantic energy and this drawn out version keeps it popular for retro memes and ironic slow motion moments online today.