This sound is best known as a general cartoon sneaking cue rather than a single quote or character clip. It is widely used in short meme edits, reaction videos, and prank posts to signal stealth, secrecy, or someone trying not to get caught. Its appeal comes from how quickly it communicates a situation without dialogue. Creators still use it because the exaggerated tiptoe feel is instantly readable across platforms, especially in short-form video where one brief sound effect can set up the whole joke.