Explosion sound effects like this are widely used across short-form video, gaming edits, and meme compilations as a quick way to exaggerate impact. Rather than being tied to one specific character or scene, this kind of blast became popular because it instantly signals chaos, destruction, or a joke landing much harder than expected. Creators still use it because the meaning is immediately clear even without context, and the long rumble gives editors enough space to add screen shake, slow motion, or a hard cut after the initial hit.