Earrape edits of everyday ringtones became a staple of online soundboards and short-form video, where familiar tunes are distorted for comic shock value. This Starburst version follows that pattern, taking a bright, recognisable ringtone and pushing it into loud, clipping distortion that is instantly recognisable even in a few seconds. It circulates mainly through meme edits, prank clips and reaction videos, where its sudden volume does the work of a punchline. Because the tune stays familiar underneath the noise, it remains easy to reuse across new jokes.