The clip is associated with Shenmue, the open-world adventure game known for its detailed everyday scenes, where small food and eating sounds were part of the atmosphere. Online, the isolated noodle sound was lifted from that game context and reused as a standalone effect on soundboards. Its short length and unmistakably wet texture made it easy to drop into edits without explanation. It has lasted because creators still need a quick, readable eating sound that signals saucy noodles instantly, whether the joke is appetite, disgust, or pure silliness.