Short reveal clips like this have become a staple of online meme editing because they can turn a single cut into a joke without any dialogue or setup. Creators reuse them across reaction videos, livestream highlights, prank compilations and short-form edits, where a two-second surprise fits the fast pace of the format. The peekaboo idea itself is universally understood, so the clip works even for viewers who have never seen the original context. That instant recognition is why it keeps appearing in new edits long after its first uploads.