This version comes from gameplay of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 5, specifically the Fresh Meat story mission listed in the source recording. The line itself is a common in game reaction to an unexpected sound, which is why editors lifted it from longer walkthrough footage and shared it as a standalone clip. As soundboard pages and short form edits grew, the what was that phrasing became a reusable shorthand for confusion, separate from the mission context. It remains popular because the question fits almost any surprising moment without needing setup.