Earrape versions of everyday noises became a staple of online meme culture, where familiar sounds are deliberately over-amplified until they distort and clip. An angle grinder fits that trend perfectly because its natural screech is already harsh, metallic and instantly recognisable from workshops and construction videos. Creators share short, loud versions on soundboards and in edits to punctuate failures, pranks and over-the-top reactions, rather than to document real work. Its appeal has lasted because the noise is simple, immediate and unmistakable, even at very low quality.