The melody comes from the State Anthem of the Soviet Union, which was adopted in 1944. Online, bass boosted versions became popular in meme compilations, gaming edits and short videos because the anthem is already bold and instantly recognizable. Boosting the low end makes the opening hit feel even more oversized, which suits ironic nationalism jokes and dramatic cutaways. It is still widely used because viewers recognize the tune within a second, and the exaggerated mix turns a formal anthem into a fast, blunt punchline.