Plants vs. Zombies is the PopCap tower-defense game released in 2009, famous for its catchy soundtrack and suburban zombie battles. Its puzzle-mode music became a nostalgic favorite for players who grew up with the game. In the 2010s, earrape edits that intentionally distort game music into painfully loud memes spread across YouTube and soundboards, and PvZ tracks were a natural fit. This distorted take survives because it mixes nostalgia with shock humor, letting creators reference a beloved game while getting a loud reaction.