The brain fart sound became a staple meme effect for signalling a sudden mental blank, and creators soon began reversing clips like this one for a stranger rewind feel. The reversed version circulated on soundboards alongside variants such as the long brain fart and the fart with reverb, each used for a different comic timing. Reversing remains popular because it turns a crude joke into a transition effect, letting editors imply a thought is being undone or replayed before a fail, a pause, or an awkward reaction shot.