Short spray and graffiti sounds have become a handy shorthand online for street culture, creativity and rebellion, because listeners recognise the can rattle and hiss instantly even without seeing the artwork. Creators use them in edits, intros and transitions to signal an urban setting or a bold new idea, often over timelapse painting, logo reveals and skate or hip-hop footage. Because the sound is brief and instantly recognisable, it works as a quick audio cue rather than a long effect, which is why it keeps appearing in short-form videos and memes.