Skype, launched in 2003 as an internet calling service, made its distinctive ringtone familiar to millions of users around the world. As the platform became part of everyday online life, its call sound was lifted into memes and soundboards, where editors began creating louder, bass-boosted versions for comic exaggeration. The boosted edit spread through short videos and reaction clips, where its exaggerated volume turned an ordinary notification into a punchline. It remains popular because almost everyone recognises the original ring instantly.