Poggers grew out of Twitch chat culture as a shorthand for pure hype, with the wide-eyed reaction becoming one of the most recognisable ways for viewers to show excitement during a stream. Donation alerts built around that reaction followed naturally, giving streamers a loud, instantly readable cue whenever support arrived. Clips and alert packs then spread the sound beyond individual channels, and editors began reusing it in highlights, compilations and reaction videos. It remains popular because the reference needs no explanation for a gaming audience and the energy fits almost any big moment.