Discord launched in 2015 as a communication platform centered on text, voice, and video conversations. Its incoming call ringtone became recognizable to regular users, making altered versions easy to understand without additional context. The standard Discord call sound has since inspired louder, distorted, and bass-heavy edits used across gaming videos and short-form memes. This version remains useful because it combines a familiar notification pattern with exaggerated low-end impact, creating instant tension or comedy whenever a call appears unexpectedly.