Little is documented about the original recording behind tidalwave erxzy, so its history is mainly an online one. The clip circulates under that stylised name on soundboards and in short form edits, where brief, named meme sounds are collected for instant playback and sharing. Its appeal comes from that format, a recognisable label, a very short runtime and an abrupt delivery that works without context. Creators reuse it across gaming, reaction and comedy videos, which keeps unfamiliar clips like this in rotation even without a known film or show source.