Angry Birds, developed by Rovio and first released in 2009, made Bomb one of its most recognisable birds thanks to his round black design and ability to explode on impact. The select cue comes from the game's character and level selection screens, where each bird gets a short, distinct sound before being launched from the slingshot. As gameplay clips, edits and soundboards spread online, fans began lifting these brief cues for memes and reaction videos. Bomb's cue endures because it instantly signals a big, chaotic payoff is coming.