Cheers and applause have long been a shorthand for approval in broadcasts, theatre, and live events, so short crowd recordings translate easily to online video. On soundboards, a brief, ready-to-play applause clip is a convenient way for creators to add a live-audience feeling without recording a real crowd. Because the sound is instantly recognisable and needs no translation, it works across languages and formats, from gaming streams and reaction videos to slideshows and celebration edits, and it remains popular whenever a moment needs an immediate, positive response.