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{{meme}}The '''Roblox Death Sound''', commonly referred to as either '''Oof''' or '''Uuhhh''', is the sound that plays when a character dies or resets in-game.
 
{{meme}}The '''Roblox Death Sound''', commonly referred to as either '''Oof''' or '''Uuhhh''', is the sound that plays when a character dies or resets in-game.
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<span style="float:right">[[File:Uuhhh.ogg]]</span>
   
 
== Origins ==
 
== Origins ==
The audio file was first uploaded to the Library on June 24, 2009 as [https://www.roblox.com/library/12222242/uuhhh-wav uuhhh.wav], the earliest version can be found inside the 2007 client (with a higher bitrate).
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The original sound was ripped from the ending scene of the 2000 shooter game [[wikipedia:Messiah (video game)|Messiah]]. The audio file was first uploaded to the Library on June 24, 2009, as [https://www.roblox.com/library/12222242/uuhhh-wav uuhhh.wav], and the earliest version can be found inside the 2007 client (with a higher bitrate). Some people say that it is a rip-off of [https://youtube.com/watch?v=7NFwhd0zsHU a sound effect from Super Mario 64.]
   
 
== Meme ==
 
== Meme ==
The Roblox Death Sound is also a meme throughout and outside of the Roblox community. The usage of this meme refers to the ridiculous nature of its sound. There have also been instances of people making music or remixes using the audio file.
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The Roblox Death Sound is also a meme throughout and outside of the Roblox community. The usage of this meme refers to the ridiculous nature of its sound. There have also been instances of people making music or remixes or even censoring swear words using the audio file.
   
 
In some instances, the [[Catalog:Bighead|Bighead]] and [[Catalog:BiggerHead|BiggerHead]] (shown below) are associated with the Death Sound.
 
In some instances, the [[Catalog:Bighead|Bighead]] and [[Catalog:BiggerHead|BiggerHead]] (shown below) are associated with the Death Sound.
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== Other Appearances ==
 
== Other Appearances ==
 
When adjusting the volume in the Roblox application ingame, the game will trigger the Roblox death sound based on the volume the player has set. This is used to indicate how loud or soft the volume is to the player, which will help the player better adjust the volume based on the game's sound. The date which this feature was added in early 2017, after its spread of the meme in late 2016.
 
When adjusting the volume in the Roblox application ingame, the game will trigger the Roblox death sound based on the volume the player has set. This is used to indicate how loud or soft the volume is to the player, which will help the player better adjust the volume based on the game's sound. The date which this feature was added in early 2017, after its spread of the meme in late 2016.
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Scrolling down to the bottom of any page on a mobile device will show a message saying, "OOF! You’ve reached the end!"
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[[File:OOof.jpeg|thumb|300px|The message on mobile]]
   
 
== Game ==
 
== Game ==
 
A group known as Direct Studios has created a game called "[[Community:Direct Studios/Oof!|Oof!]]", which is themed around the Death Sound. This is the most popular game on the platform which revolves around the sound.
 
A group known as Direct Studios has created a game called "[[Community:Direct Studios/Oof!|Oof!]]", which is themed around the Death Sound. This is the most popular game on the platform which revolves around the sound.
   
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== External links ==
==Sound==
 
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q55XHiFnjo4 The ending scene and credits] of [[wikipedia:Messiah (video game)|Messiah]], where the "Oof" sound can be heard
[[File:Roblox Death Sound Effect-0|199px|left|This is a short clip featuring the Oof sound.]]
 
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[[Category:Features]]

Revision as of 19:20, 6 January 2020

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This article is about a silly meme.
The content of this article does not stem from a direct Roblox creation, but has arisen out of the Roblox community itself. Regardless, the subject of this article now seats itself as a notable part of the community's culture.

The Roblox Death Sound, commonly referred to as either Oof or Uuhhh, is the sound that plays when a character dies or resets in-game.

Origins

The original sound was ripped from the ending scene of the 2000 shooter game Messiah. The audio file was first uploaded to the Library on June 24, 2009, as uuhhh.wav, and the earliest version can be found inside the 2007 client (with a higher bitrate). Some people say that it is a rip-off of a sound effect from Super Mario 64.

Meme

The Roblox Death Sound is also a meme throughout and outside of the Roblox community. The usage of this meme refers to the ridiculous nature of its sound. There have also been instances of people making music or remixes or even censoring swear words using the audio file.

In some instances, the Bighead and BiggerHead (shown below) are associated with the Death Sound.

Improved Bighead
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Other Appearances

When adjusting the volume in the Roblox application ingame, the game will trigger the Roblox death sound based on the volume the player has set. This is used to indicate how loud or soft the volume is to the player, which will help the player better adjust the volume based on the game's sound. The date which this feature was added in early 2017, after its spread of the meme in late 2016.

Scrolling down to the bottom of any page on a mobile device will show a message saying, "OOF! You’ve reached the end!"

OOof

The message on mobile

Game

A group known as Direct Studios has created a game called "Oof!", which is themed around the Death Sound. This is the most popular game on the platform which revolves around the sound.

External links