Squeaky dog toys have long been a familiar household sound, and recordings of their high-pitched squeak are widely used as a stock sound effect in online videos, memes, and short-form edits. Because the sound is instantly recognisable and carries no spoken words, it travels easily across languages and platforms, working equally well in pet videos, comedy sketches, and reaction content. Its short, repeatable bursts make it easy to cut to a visual gag, which is why creators keep returning to it for light, family-friendly humour.