Sea and thunder recordings have long been used as relaxing nature sounds, shared online for sleep, focus, and stress relief rather than tied to one film, show, or viral moment. Their appeal comes from familiarity: waves are steady and predictable, while thunder adds depth and drama without words or melody to distract the listener. On soundboards, creators collect them alongside rain, forest, and wind clips for videos, streams, and personal playlists. Because the combination works as background rather than a punchline, it remains useful long after louder meme sounds fade.