The German phrase translates as lightning for the theatre, which points to its practical purpose rather than a film, song or viral meme origin. Theatre sound libraries have long included short lightning and thunder effects for storm scenes, entrances and moments of shock, because a recognisable weather sound can set a scene instantly. Online, the same kind of clip is now reused by video editors, streamers and amateur stage groups who need a compact, dramatic effect without recording their own storm audio.