Thunder recordings from the BBC sound effects library have been used for decades in British radio drama, television and film to create convincing storms without recording live weather. As those library sounds spread online, this short rumble became a go-to stock thunder clip on soundboards and in video editing packs. Its popularity comes from its clarity and weight compared to phone-recorded thunder, so creators reuse it whenever a scene needs instant atmosphere, a joke needs mock drama, or a transition needs impact.