The legendary sound effect was originally produced in 1985 by composer Ed Bogas using a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer on the "TUB BELLS" patch. Taco Bell adopted the resonant chime for its television commercials in 1989, turning it into one of the most recognizable sonic logos in advertising history. Decades later, the sound found a second home in internet meme culture. Much like the vine boom sound, this chime has become a staple of modern internet humor. It is often grouped alongside other metallic impact memes, such as the metal pipe clang, to deliver instant comedic timing.