The sound is named for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Rockstar Games' open-world crime game released in 2002 and set in a neon-soaked fictional version of Miami. Short reaction sounds from the game have long been shared on soundboards and reused in gameplay videos, where a single scream can summarise a failed mission or a chaotic chase. Because the clip is barely over a second long, it is easy to drop into edits, streams and short-form videos, and its instantly recognisable game feel keeps it useful for creators who want a quick burst of panic without dialogue.