Fart buttons have been a staple of prank toys and gag soundboards for decades, moving from physical novelty buttons pressed in class to phone apps and online soundboards. This realistic version became popular because it does not sound like a cartoon effect, which makes reactions stronger in prank videos, streams and group chats. The sixteen second duration lets creators time the build up and let the joke linger. It continues to circulate as a go to gross out gag whenever someone wants an instant, low effort laugh.