Earrape versions of familiar phone sounds spread through meme and prank soundboards in the 2010s, when creators began boosting everyday alerts until they clipped and distorted for comic shock. The Samsung notification was a natural target because almost everyone recognises the clean original, making the ruined version instantly funnier. It now sits alongside other loud joke sounds like the smoke detector beep and bass boost discord call in edits built around volume as humour. Its short length keeps it popular for quick pranks, fake notifications and reaction videos.