The effect comes from the classic cartoon era and is listed as appearing in the Mickey Mouse short Lend a Paw, released October 3, 1941. It later circulated as part of the Hollywood Edge sound effects library under a stretch and whiz bonks collection, which helped preserve the pluck, clank and boing combination for modern editors. Because vintage cartoon sounds were widely reused in television, games and online videos, this tiny hit survived as a go-to shorthand for elastic physical comedy long after its original short.