Fart and shart sounds have been a staple of prank soundboards and gross-out comedy for years, passed around as short effects rather than tied to a single film or show. This surprise version relies on timing instead of a recognisable voice or catchphrase, so creators reuse it across unrelated videos whenever an accident joke is needed. It spread through meme edits, gaming clips and short-form pranks where a quick, messy sound can replace a whole explanation, and it remains popular because the humor is immediate and universal.