The MLG airhorn became a staple of internet montage parody culture during the mid-2010s, especially in gaming edits inspired by Major League Gaming style videos. It spread widely on YouTube and short meme compilations, often alongside bass boosts, quick zooms, and other exaggerated effects. Even outside gaming, the sound remained popular because it instantly signals irony, fake hype, and chaotic energy. Its staying power comes from how quickly listeners recognize the joke and the way one short blast can completely change the tone of a clip.