Explosion sounds like this one come from professional stock sound libraries, where they are recorded and designed to be reused across film, television, games and online video rather than tied to a single scene. Because the effect is instantly recognisable, creators on video platforms and soundboards have adopted it as a shorthand for destruction, failure or a sudden reveal. It remains popular because it needs no explanation, works in almost any genre, and can turn a simple edit, prank clip or gaming moment into something that feels bigger and more cinematic.