: An iconic thunder effect first recorded for the 1931 film Frankenstein .

: First used in the 1951 film Distant Drums , it became an industry "in-joke" before evolving into a quintessential internet meme sound.

If you are looking for a deep dive into how meme sounds function, these three papers cover the most significant angles:

For a historical perspective, many "meme" sounds actually predate the internet: