This sound is associated with Ghostbusters, the 1984 supernatural comedy film, and especially with the hit theme song by Ray Parker Jr. The catchy chorus became tied to ghosts in pop culture almost immediately. Short clips from the song spread widely in meme edits, Halloween videos and reaction posts because a second or two is enough for people to recognize the reference. It is still used as a fast shorthand for anything haunted, paranormal or deliberately cheesy in a fun way.