Wipe Out is a surf rock instrumental released by The Surfaris in 1963, best known for its fast drum solo introduction and energetic guitar riff. The song became closely linked with surfing culture and with spectacular falls, and its opening has been reused in films, television and online videos for decades. Online, short clips pairing the opening with laughter or a crash are shared as meme sounds for fails and wipeouts, because the music instantly signals that something has gone wrong in a funny way. That instant recognition keeps it useful for short edits.
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A manic laugh leading into the famous Wipe Out surf rock drum intro by The Surfaris, used in memes and edits for dramatic fails and wipeouts.
This short clip opens with a loud, exaggerated hahaha laugh that sounds mischievous and over the top, then crashes straight into the instantly recognisable drum roll and surf guitar riff from Wipe Out. The laugh sets up a moment of mockery or gleeful anticipation, while the driving beat that follows makes the joke feel bigger, faster and more chaotic. Together they create a punchy contrast between teasing laughter and high energy music, turning an ordinary fail, fall or awkward moment into something that feels staged for comedy. It lands best when the action on screen matches the sudden burst of energy.
