This ape scream circulated online as a standalone animal sound effect rather than a clip tied to a specific film or show. Its length and sheer volume made it popular on soundboards, where users trigger it for instant rage or surprise. Creators in gaming, prank, and meme communities adopted it as a shorthand for someone completely losing control, often paired with zoom-ins or shaking screens. Because it needs no context to be understood, it continues to resurface in short-form edits whenever a wild, angry reaction is needed.