The 'Let The Bodies Hit The Floor' meme is derived from the 2001 hit song 'Bodies' by the nu-metal band Drowning Pool. It first gained massive internet notoriety during the mid-2000s as the go-to soundtrack for gaming 'frag movies,' particularly in the Counter-Strike, Halo, and World of Warcraft communities on early YouTube and Newgrounds. The meme typically plays on the dramatic contrast between the song's whispered intro and its explosive, screaming chorus. While it started as a serious way to showcase gaming skill, it eventually transitioned into a comedic trope used for literal interpretations, where the music kicks in just as a character or object physically hits the ground in a slapstick fashion.