Angry Birds was released by Rovio in 2009 and became one of the first breakout hits of the smartphone era, with players flinging birds at pig-built structures to clear each level. The blue bird is known for splitting into three smaller birds mid-flight after a tap, a trick that made it a favourite for tight, tricky shots. As game clips spread across YouTube and TikTok, its launch sound became shorthand for a quick, cheeky strike, and it is still reused today because it is instantly recognisable even without visuals.