The donkey's hee-haw is one of the most recognisable animal calls in comedy, long used in cartoons, farm scenes, and children's stories to signal stubbornness or a rural setting. Short clips of the call have become a staple on soundboards and meme pages, where creators use the loud, unmistakable bray as a punchline for stubborn behaviour, failed plans, or awkward reactions. Because the sound needs no explanation, it works across languages and formats, from short-form videos and gaming clips to pranks and reaction edits, keeping it popular years after animal sound effects first became a meme favourite.