The exact original source of this particular boom recording is not documented, as it was uploaded to a user-generated soundboard by JQVMSX as a generic effect. Short, clean boom sounds like this have become staples of online editing because they work in almost any genre, from gaming montages and meme edits to short films and trailers. Their popularity comes from utility rather than a viral moment: creators need a reliable impact hit that is loud, quick and easy to layer. This three-second version fits that role well.