Elevator door sounds are a staple of film, television and game sound design because lifts are such a common everyday setting. Editors reach for a clean recording like this one when they need to establish a building interior quickly, without recording a real lift themselves. Online, the same clip is reused in memes, skits and animation to mark an entrance, an exit or an uncomfortable pause. Its continued popularity comes from its instant familiarity, making it useful for creators working in almost any genre.