Little is documented about the original recording behind Algoo, so its history is mainly the way it has circulated as a short shareable clip online. The name is taken from the stretched call itself, which makes it easy to recognise and search for from hearing it once. It has been passed around on soundboards as a reaction for surprising, awkward or drawn out moments, where a normal spoken reply would be too flat. Its lasting appeal is its simplicity, since one exaggerated vocal sound can change the tone of a video, stream or chat in seconds.