This is a generic animal sound effect rather than a line from a film, show or viral meme, which is why it appears so widely across pet videos, animations and short-form edits. Cute kitten meows have long been used online to signal innocence, hunger or a plea for attention, and creators reuse them because the sound is instantly recognisable even without seeing the animal. Its simplicity keeps it useful for memes, reaction videos and lighthearted edits, where a brief animal noise can change the tone faster than dialogue or music.