Hyenas are best known for the spotted hyena's giggle, a loud vocalisation used to signal excitement, frustration and submission within the clan. Recordings of the call have long been used in wildlife documentaries, zoo exhibits and cartoon sound design to represent the African savanna. Online, the isolated laugh became a reusable reaction clip, shared on soundboards and in meme edits where an unhinged or mocking laugh is needed. Its staying power comes from how instantly recognisable it is, even without any image of the animal.