The sound is commonly shared online as an Evil Leafy jumpscare clip, referring to the creepy character variant from Battle for Dream Island and wider object show fandom culture. It spread through fan videos, short edits, and meme compilations where sudden audio spikes sell the scare. Creators still use it because the scream is brief, recognizable to fans, and easy to combine with a zoom, static frame, or a vine boom for exaggerated impact. Its staying power comes from that mix of nostalgia, horror parody, and fast meme timing.