Earrape versions of familiar sounds became a staple of meme editing in the 2010s, made by boosting volume and distortion in simple audio editors until the original clip clipped heavily. The iPhone alarm was a natural target because almost everyone recognises its repeating digital tone from daily use. Shared on soundboards, in prank compilations and across short-form video, the exaggerated alarm turned an everyday notification into a shared joke about oversleeping, panic and being jolted awake, which is why creators still reach for it when they need instant urgency.