The money laugh is a staple of meme culture rather than a clip from one famous scene, and its exact origin is unclear. Creators use it as a shorthand for playful greed: the sound of someone delighted by cash, close in spirit to an evil laugh but friendlier and funnier. It pops up in flex edits, payday memes and gaming win compilations, usually timed to a cash reveal or a jackpot moment. Like any classic funny laugh, it works because the joke is obvious instantly, which is why editors keep reaching for it years on.