Between Two Ferns began in 2008 as a Funny or Die web series hosted by Zach Galifianakis, built around deliberately awkward, low budget interviews with celebrities. The host's blunt questions, long pauses and straight faced delivery turned the format into a widely shared comedy reference, and it later expanded into television specials and the 2019 Netflix film Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Its short musical cue became part of that recognisable setup, which is why creators still use the sound to frame parody interviews and uncomfortable exchanges online.