Monsters, Inc. is a 2001 Pixar film about monsters who scare children for energy, and its warm, jazzy main theme by Randy Newman became widely recognisable. Online, creators began reworking familiar tunes into earrape versions, boosting the bass and pushing the volume into harsh distortion for comedic shock value. This version follows that trend, turning a nostalgic childhood melody into a loud meme sound that spread through short-form edits, reaction videos and soundboards, where its contrast between cute source material and extreme loudness keeps it funny.