The name plays on the traditional nursery rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel, swapping the weasel for a puppy to match the cute character association with Skye noted by uploaders. As a short soundboard clip it spread in the same way many cartoon effects do, through shares, reposts and edits that reuse a recognisable pop for a quick punchline. Its appeal is timing rather than length, so creators keep returning to it for reveals, pet posts and lighthearted edits where a familiar children's television feeling makes the joke land instantly for younger audiences online today.