This sound comes from Minecraft and is recognized by players as the older explosion audio used for destructive in-game moments such as TNT blasts. It spread widely through gameplay videos, machinima, parody edits, and short meme clips built around blocky visuals and sudden destruction. The sound remains popular because it is instantly readable, very short, and strongly tied to early Minecraft nostalgia. Creators still use it beyond the game itself whenever they want a compact explosion cue with a familiar retro gaming feel.