The boink belongs to the long tradition of cartoon sound design, where exaggerated spring and bounce noises were used to make slapstick gags feel physical and instantly readable. As short-form video and meme editing grew, the sound moved from animation into reaction clips, gaming fails and comedy edits, where a single springy hit could replace a caption or explain a joke. Its short length, clear shape and playful tone keep it useful today, especially for creators who want a quick, recognisable punchline without slowing down a fast edit.