Hollow Knight, released by Team Cherry in 2017, introduced Hornet as a recurring boss and guardian of the ruined kingdom of Hallownest, and her short vocal sounds became part of her instantly recognisable fighting style. As the game grew through word of mouth, speedruns and Let's Plays, clips of its boss encounters spread widely among indie game fans. This brief cry is still shared because it captures Hornet's speed and confidence in less than a second, making it an easy shorthand for a challenge starting or a skilled opponent arriving.