The line comes from Brian Collins, a Ball State University student who was presenting a sports segment in 2005 when he delivered the phrase with unexpected enthusiasm during a basketball highlight. A clip of the broadcast spread online in the early days of viral video, long before short-form platforms existed, and viewers kept sharing it because his delivery was so earnest and memorable. It later became a staple reaction sound for sports edits, gaming clips and comedy videos, where it still signals that something impressive or absurd has just happened.
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The 'Boom goes the dynamite' sound is Brian Collins' catchphrase from his 2005 Ball State sports broadcast, used in memes to celebrate a big play or punchline.
This clip captures the moment a young sportscaster delivers his signature line with sudden, infectious enthusiasm, his voice rising sharply on the word boom before landing the rest of the phrase with a confident grin you can almost hear. It sounds less like polished television commentary and more like a friend losing his mind over a highlight, which is exactly why it sticks. Played over a dunk, an explosion, a comeback or a perfectly timed joke, it turns an ordinary moment into a celebration and makes the viewer feel like they just witnessed something spectacular, even when the footage is completely ridiculous.
