Short animal sounds like this one have become a staple of online editing because they are instantly understood without any explanation, and a cat meow in particular carries a mix of affection, attitude and humour that suits many different videos. On soundboards it is commonly grouped with other brief reaction effects, making it easy for creators to find and drop into shorts, streams and social posts. Its staying power comes from that simplicity: cats remain endlessly popular online, and a single recognisable meow can set a playful tone in under two seconds.