Filmation was an American animation studio active from 1963 to 1989, known for He-Man, She-Ra and Fat Albert, and its cartoons relied heavily on a small library of reused stock effects. This ting was one of those bright accents heard whenever magic, light or a special object appeared on screen. Clips of those shows later circulated online, and editors lifted the sound as a clean, nostalgic alternative to a generic ding sound effect. Its retro cartoon feel keeps it popular for sparkle gags today.