Short anime reaction voices became staples of meme editing and soundboards in the 2010s as creators borrowed exaggerated expressions from Japanese animation to punctuate jokes. This double wow version spread because two back-to-back exclamations work like a built-in punchline, giving editors a ready-made beat for surprise without needing the original scene. It is now used far beyond anime fandom, appearing in gaming clips, TikTok reactions and stream alerts where a cute, over-the-top response is funnier than a realistic gasp or applause sound.