The golden buzzer was introduced on Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent in 2014 as a way for each judge to send one act straight to the live shows. Pressing the large gold button on the desk triggers golden confetti falling from above and a distinctive celebratory sound in the studio. Clips of emotional golden buzzer moments spread widely on television and social media, and the short buzzer and cheering cue became a standalone meme for praising an outstanding performance or an unexpected win.