Angry Birds launched as a mobile game from Rovio in 2009 and its round birds and pigs became instantly recognisable across games, cartoons and merchandise. Online editors later borrowed that familiar look for shock humour, turning a family friendly image into a loud scream meme. The jumpscare version spread through short meme edits and soundboards where the abrupt noise matters more than the source scene. It stays popular because almost everyone recognises the bird, so the scare lands quickly without any setup or explanation needed.