Super Mario Kart was released by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo in 1992, launching a kart racing series built around familiar Mario characters, items and chaotic tracks. Short effects like this one became easy shorthand for defeat once gameplay clips, reaction videos and soundboard sites began circulating classic game audio online. Because the tune is so brief and instantly recognisable to players who grew up with the series, it still works as a quick comic signal for losing, even for viewers who have never played the original game.