Unlike a meme clip tied to one show or character, this applause is a general live sound that creators reuse because it is instantly recognisable as audience approval. It appears in stage recordings, concert footage, talent shows, and award moments, where a crowd response marks the end of a performance. Online editors have adopted the same cue for video endings, reaction clips, and celebration montages, because a real crowd sounds warmer and more convincing than a synthetic effect. Its continued use comes from that simple, universal signal of success.