Short cat sounds like this one have become a staple of online soundboards because they are instantly recognisable, easy to drop into a video, and work without any explanation. A single meow can act as a joke, a reaction, or a cute accent, which is why creators reuse it across pet videos, memes, streams and short-form edits. Its brief length also makes it ideal for quick cuts and punchlines, where a longer animal sound would slow the moment down. That simplicity is what keeps it in regular rotation.