Chip bag rustling became a staple sound effect because the packaging itself is loud, familiar and hard to fake with other materials. Short clips of the crinkle circulate on soundboards and in video edits, where creators reuse it for snack reveals, mukbang style content and everyday eating scenes. Its popularity also ties into ASMR, where crisp plastic and foil sounds are valued for their texture. Even without a specific film or show behind it, the sound remains instantly recognisable and useful across comedy, food and lifestyle videos.