TV static is a general sound effect rather than a quote tied to one character or scene. It became familiar through analog television, when weak signals or untuned sets produced the snowy picture and rushing noise people associate with broadcast interference. Online, the effect stayed popular because it instantly communicates a hard reset, a glitch, or a fake channel hop. It is still widely used in memes, edits, and skits that want a retro broadcast feel or a deliberately abrupt transition.