Soda can opening sounds have become a staple of short-form video and soundboards because the noise is universally familiar and needs no explanation. Creators use this kind of clip as foley for drinking scenes, thirst-quenching memes and satisfying sound compilations, where a clean, isolated effect works better than a noisy real-world recording. Its short length also makes it easy to loop, layer under a reaction or drop into a transition without slowing a fast edit. That instant recognition keeps it popular across cooking, comedy and everyday lifestyle content.