The exact origin of My Boom is not documented, and it circulates as a generic user-uploaded effect rather than a clip from a known movie, show or meme. Its short length and clean low-end punch made it a handy building block for prank videos, fail compilations and quick meme edits shared on soundboards and short-form platforms. Creators favor it because it delivers instant impact without dialogue or music getting in the way. That simplicity keeps it reusable across countless jokes, reactions and surprise moments.