Cannon sounds have long been used in film, theatre and games to suggest war, celebration or a sudden burst of power, and short recordings of them became staples of free sound-effect libraries. Online creators adopted the same blast for edits because it is instantly recognisable without any explanation, needing no character, dialogue or context to land. Its short length makes it easy to reuse across platforms, from reaction videos and gaming clips to historical edits and comedy sketches, where a single boom can replace a longer build-up.