The exact origin of this glitch laugh is not documented, but distorted laughs like this became a staple of online horror and gaming edits, where a familiar human sound is corrupted to feel uncanny. Creators use it on TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Discord clips to punctuate fails, creepy reveals and jumpscares, often alongside other unsettling game sounds such as FNAF Jumpscare Scream. Its short length and broken rhythm make it easy to drop into a cut, and it stays popular because the glitch effect instantly signals that something is wrong without needing any dialogue.