Angry Birds began as a mobile game released by Rovio in 2009, built around flinging furious birds from a slingshot at pigs hiding in fragile towers. Its squawks, stretches and crashes became instantly recognisable as the game spread to phones, consoles, cartoons and two animated films. Clips of the audio were later shared widely on soundboards and in meme edits, where a single launch or collapse now signals cartoon anger, a failed attempt or a playful meltdown without any gameplay footage needed.