This type of sound is widely associated with classic video game reward cues, especially item pickup and treasure reveal moments in adventure titles. Online, it spread through gaming edits, meme compilations, and short-form videos where creators use it as shorthand for getting something valuable or long-awaited. Its appeal comes from how quickly it communicates success and discovery in just a couple of seconds. It is still popular because the chime is simple, nostalgic, and easy to sync with visual reveals or inventory-style jokes.