Generic loud scream effects have circulated on soundboards and in prank videos for years, passed around as short MP3 clips rather than tied to one film or show. This version became popular because its length and volume make it useful as both a shocked sound and a punchline. Editors place it over horror gameplay, falls and fake jump scares, and horror fans often compare it to the FNAF 2 scream for sheer intensity. Like the cartoon Goofy yell, it turns a brief scare into an exaggerated, memorable reaction.