Minecraft, released by Mojang in 2011, uses distinct eating and drinking sounds to give feedback without dialogue, and the potion glug became one of its most copied effects. As Minecraft clips spread on YouTube and TikTok, editors began lifting the sound for non Minecraft footage, using it whenever someone drinks quickly or recovers in a game. Its short length and clear start and finish make it easy to sync, which is why it remains a staple for gaming memes and soundboards.