Netflix introduced its ta-dum sonic logo in 2015 to play before its original shows and films, giving the streaming service an instantly recognisable audio identity similar to the classic studio fanfares that preceded cinema releases. The short sting quickly escaped its original context, as creators reused it online to mock-dramatise everyday moments, fake trailers, and surprise reveals. Like the Windows XP startup sound, it became shorthand for something starting, which is why it still appears in memes and edits years after its debut.