The screaming Budgett's frog became a favourite online thanks to clips of the amphibian opening its huge mouth and producing a call far louder than its size suggests. Shared widely as a reaction sound, it spread through meme edits, gaming videos and animal compilations where the sudden shriek supplies the punchline. Like other scream meme clips, it works because the sound is instantly recognisable and needs no context. Its popularity has lasted because creators keep finding new shocked faces and failed stunts to pair with the frog's dramatic cry.