Handheld air horns powered by compressed air have been a staple in stadiums and arenas for decades, used by fans to celebrate scores, distract opponents, and create noise where instruments are banned. Recordings of the blast moved online with early soundboards and sports broadcasts, then spread through meme edits, gaming streams, and prank videos. Its short, unmistakable honk needs no context, which is why creators still reach for it as an instant hype cue or ironic alarm across social platforms.