The clip is credited to the SpongeBob soundtrack, drawing on the animated series' style of oversized cartoon reactions that became a staple of online edits. As meme soundboards and short-form video grew, creators began lifting long laugh tracks to use as instant punctuation for jokes, pranks and embarrassing moments. It is often paired alongside other reaction laughs like the baby laughing meme and the cat laugh meme in meme compilations. Its length sets it apart from short giggles, giving editors a sustained laugh they can stretch, loop or cut for timing.