The earrape version circulated online as a short meme edit built around the repeated oi oi chant, with boosted volume and heavy distortion added for comic shock value. It spread through soundboards, short video edits and gaming clips where creators favoured loud, repetitive sounds that could be recognised in under a second. Unlike quieter cartoon clips, this edit is chosen specifically because it is abrasive, making it useful for fake alarms, exaggerated arguments and sudden meltdowns. Its popularity comes from that instant recognition rather than any single original scene or creator.