The standard Skype ringtone was the default sound for incoming voice and video calls on Skype, the long-running internet calling service, and became instantly recognisable to millions of regular users. As Skype calls became part of everyday work, gaming and long-distance conversations, the melody spread beyond the app into ringtones, soundboards and meme edits. It sits alongside other familiar call sounds, such as the Discord call sound, as shorthand for someone trying to reach you. Its continued use comes from that instant recognition, turning a brief chime into a ready-made interruption joke.