The 'Oof' meme originates from the 2006 platform-creation game Roblox, where it served as the default sound effect played whenever a player's character died or reset. Surprisingly, the sound was originally created by Tommy Tallarico for the 2000 game Messiah. Over the years, the 'Oof' sound transcended its gaming roots to become a cultural phenomenon and a staple of internet slang, used to acknowledge a mistake, a 'burn', or a physically painful situation. Despite a licensing dispute that eventually led to the sound being removed from Roblox in 2022, its legacy persists through countless remixes, videos, and image macros that represent the ultimate universal reaction to failure.