The ringtone comes from Google's video calling apps, where it was long heard as the incoming call sound on Google Duo before Duo's features were folded into Google Meet. Because millions of people heard it during remote work, online classes and family calls, it became instantly recognisable even outside the app itself. Soundboard users began sharing it as a standalone clip for pranks and edits, and it has stayed popular because it immediately signals a call without needing any explanation or on-screen text.