Little is documented about where the Nochel clip first came from, so its history is mainly in how it has been passed around on soundboards and in short form edits. Creators picked it up as a reusable reaction sound, sharing it under its short name and dropping it into videos where a brief, odd punchline was needed. Its appeal has stayed simple, because the name is easy to search, the clip is easy to place, and the effect works without needing any context from a longer scene.