This sound comes from Minecraft, where explosion audio is strongly associated with TNT and Creeper blasts. The effect became widely reused outside the game because it is short, recognizable, and instantly signals that something just went very wrong. It shows up in YouTube gaming compilations, Discord meme edits, and short-form videos whenever a scene needs a clean, game-coded burst of chaos. Its staying power comes from how quickly viewers connect the sound with panic, destruction, and classic Minecraft moments.