Fart sounds have been a staple of comedy and prank content for decades, long before short-form video made them easy to drop into almost any clip. This version is a brief user-uploaded recording credited to Matt, presented as one in a numbered series of similar effects, which helps creators find a quick, clean burst without a long tail. Its popularity comes from familiarity: audiences instantly recognise the joke, so editors use it as a low-effort punchline in memes, gaming clips and reaction videos.