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==Jungles Sound Like Kookaburras==

==Jungles Sound Like Kookaburras==

If whatever piece of media you are consuming has a tropical jungle in it, then chances are this sound effect will be used:

If whatever piece of media you are consuming has a tropical jungle in it, then chances are this sound effect will be used:

{{Quote|[[File:Kookaburra.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Kookaburra.mp3]]|A laughing kookaburra}}

That bird you are hearing is a laughing kookaburra, and despite its signature territorial laughing call being used for such scenes, this kingfisher is actually native to Australia and New Guinea. Now, this doesn't mean kookaburras don't live in jungles. They certainly ''can'' live in jungles, but they can be found in other biomes as well.

That bird you are hearing is a laughing kookaburra, and despite its signature territorial laughing call being used for such scenes, this kingfisher is actually native to Australia and New Guinea. Now, this doesn't mean kookaburras don't live in jungles. They certainly ''can'' live in jungles, but they can be found in other biomes as well.

These sound effect are perhaps the most recognizable sound effects in the industry. Once you can identify them, then you won't unhear it.

These sound effect are perhaps the most recognizable sound effects in the industry. Once you can identify them, then you won't unhear it.

===Wilhelm Scream===

===Wilhelm Scream===

{{Quote|[[File:Wilhelm Scream.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Wilhelm Scream.mp3]]|Probably Sheb Wooley}}

This particular scream needs no introduction. It's actually the fourth in a recording of six. It was initially intended for usage whenever someone gets attacked by an alligator, but now it's a common running gag. Oh, how the tables have turned...

This particular scream needs no introduction. It's actually the fourth in a recording of six. It was initially intended for usage whenever someone gets attacked by an alligator, but now it's a common running gag. Oh, how the tables have turned...

===Howie Scream===

===Howie Scream===

===Animals===

===Animals===

====That damn sea lion====

====That damn sea lion====

{{Quote|[[File:California sea lion.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:California sea lion.mp3]]|A California sea lion}}

It's obvious that not all [[pinniped]]s sound like the [[California sea lion]]. Nevertheless, these barks induce the need for [[total seal extinction]].

It's obvious that not all [[pinniped]]s sound like the [[California sea lion]]. Nevertheless, these barks induce the need for [[total seal extinction]].

====That moo====

====That moo====

{{Quote|[[File:Comedically Okinesque Waves.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Comedically Okinesque Waves.mp3]]|A cow}}

You've heard this many times in your life, and you'll hear it many more times, especially as it might be another upcoming Wiki Camp 2 meme.

You've heard this many times in your life, and you'll hear it many more times, especially as it might be another upcoming Wiki Camp 2 meme.

====Those trumpets====

====Those trumpets====

{{Quote|[[File:ElephantSays.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:ElephantSays.mp3]]|An elephant}}

Not only is it being used in relation to elephants and elephant seals, but it might sound whenever Nerpy Scuba is mentioned.

Not only is it being used in relation to elephants and elephant seals, but it might sound whenever Nerpy Scuba is mentioned.

====Cucco's crow====

====Cucco's crow====

{{Quote|[[File:Cucco.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Cucco.mp3]]|A rooster}}

Virtually every sunrise is accompanied by the familiar crow of Cucco from [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]].

Virtually every sunrise is accompanied by the familiar crow of Cucco from [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]].

====Those harsh quacks====

====Those harsh quacks====

{{Quote|[[File:Harshest quacks ever.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Harshest quacks ever.mp3]]|Either an duck call or an actual duck}}

Someone in [https://soundeffects.fandom.com/wiki/Hollywoodedge,_Bird_Duck_Quacks_Clos_PE020501 Soundeffects Wiki] says a duck call might've been used for this recording instead of an actual duck. The source remains a mystery to this day.

Someone in [https://soundeffects.fandom.com/wiki/Hollywoodedge,_Bird_Duck_Quacks_Clos_PE020501 Soundeffects Wiki] says a duck call might've been used for this recording instead of an actual duck. The source remains a mystery to this day.

====Owls====

====Owls====

There are actually multiple species of owls whose calls have been heavily used. Firstly, we have the great horned owl's distinctive hoots:

There are actually multiple species of owls whose calls have been heavily used. Firstly, we have the great horned owl's distinctive hoots:

{{Quote|[[File:Great horned owl.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Great horned owl.mp3]]|A great horned owl}}

And then we have these high-pitched calls from a tawny owl, which many Thomas & Friends fans will be ''very'' familiar with:

And then we have these high-pitched calls from a tawny owl, which many Thomas & Friends fans will be ''very'' familiar with:

{{Quote|[[File:Tawny owl.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Tawny owl.mp3]]|A tawny owl}}

Of course, not all owls sound the same. Take [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ywq8luxcnE the screeches of a barn owl] or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls-vgejzq_8 the calls of a burrowing owl].

Of course, not all owls sound the same. Take [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ywq8luxcnE the screeches of a barn owl] or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls-vgejzq_8 the calls of a burrowing owl].

====Red-tailed hawk====

====Red-tailed hawk====

{{Quote|[[File:Red-tailed hawk.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Red-tailed hawk.mp3]]|A red-tailed hawk}}

That is, in fact, a red-tailed hawk. All this time, you thought it was a bald eagle, but they don't even come close. Instead, the calls of the bald eagle sound weaker and very similar to that of a gull, like this:

That is, in fact, a red-tailed hawk. All this time, you thought it was a bald eagle, but they don't even come close. Instead, the calls of the bald eagle sound weaker and very similar to that of a gull, like this:

{{Quote|[[File:Actually a bald eagle.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Actually a bald eagle.mp3]]|Bald eagles}}

====That "dolphin" call====

====That "dolphin" call====

{{Quote|[[File:NOT a dolphin but actually a kookaburra.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:NOT a dolphin but actually a kookaburra.mp3]]|A kookaburra}}

What the fuck?!

What the fuck?!

There is no way that a dolphin would actually sound like that. ''Ever''. That is actually a heavily edited recording of a kookaburra. Bottlenose dolphins, for example, sound something like this:

There is no way that a dolphin would actually sound like that. ''Ever''. That is actually a heavily edited recording of a kookaburra. Bottlenose dolphins, for example, sound something like this:

{{Quote|[[File:Actual bottlenose dolphins.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Actual bottlenose dolphins.mp3]]|Two bottlenose dolphins}}

====Chimpanzees====

====Chimpanzees====

{{Quote|[[File:Chimpanzee.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Chimpanzee.mp3]]|A chimpanzee}}

These sound like the distinctive pant-hoots of a chimpanzee. Despite this, it is commonly used for monkeys and apes in general, even when the vast majority of them don't make such noises.

These sound like the distinctive pant-hoots of a chimpanzee. Despite this, it is commonly used for monkeys and apes in general, even when the vast majority of them don't make such noises.

====Common loons====

====Common loons====

{{Quote|[[File:Common loon.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Common loon.mp3]]|Common loons}}

A few seconds into this recording and you will hear the familiar tremolo calls of common loons. They are commonly associated with the open wilderness.

A few seconds into this recording and you will hear the familiar tremolo calls of common loons. They are commonly associated with the open wilderness.

====Kookaburra====

====Kookaburra====

{{Quote|[[File:Kookaburra.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Kookaburra.mp3]]|A laughing kookaburra}}

This specific recording is commonly used during scenes of a tropical jungle. However, the bird in question, the laughing kookaburra, is actually native to Australia and New Guinea.

This specific recording has its own trope.

====Domestic goose====

====Domestic goose====

{{Quote|[[File:Goose.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Goose.mp3]]|A domestic goose}}

The sound designers of Shrek 2 incorrectly used this recording of a domestic goose for a pair of mute swans. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGpMSXKE8A Mute swans don't even sound close to that].

The sound designers of Shrek 2 incorrectly used this recording of a domestic goose for a pair of mute swans. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGpMSXKE8A Mute swans don't even sound close to that].

====Single Classic "Wolf" Howl====

====Single Classic "Wolf" Howl====

{{Quote|[[File:Single Classic "Wolf" Howl.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Single Classic "Wolf" Howl.mp3]]|An anonymous voice actor}}

That's not a wolf. Enough said. And plus, wolves '''do not''' howl at the moon.

That's not a wolf. Enough said. And plus, wolves '''do not''' howl at the moon.

Oh, so you wonder what wolves ''actually'' sound like? Well, there's this recording.

Oh, so you wonder what wolves ''actually'' sound like? Well, there's this recording.

{{Quote|[[File:Actually wolves.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Actually wolves.mp3]]|A pack of wolves}}

====Whinnies. Countless whinnies.====

====Whinnies. Countless whinnies.====

{{Quote|[[File:Epona.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Epona.mp3]]|A horse}}

This is just an example. I put it there because it's in The Legend of Zelda games. There are many recordings of whinnies that you'll typically hear.

This is just an example. I put it there because it's in The Legend of Zelda games. There are many recordings of whinnies that you'll typically hear.

====Grizzly bear====

====Grizzly bear====

{{Quote|[[File:Grizzly.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Grizzly.mp3]]|A grizzly bear}}

Recordings like this are typical not just for bears, but for other animals, even ones that aren't even close to sounding like a grizzly bear.

Recordings like this are typical not just for bears, but for other animals, even ones that aren't even close to sounding like a grizzly bear.

====Pacific tree frog====

====Pacific tree frog====

{{Quote|[[File:Pacific tree frog.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Pacific tree frog.mp3]]|A Pacific tree frog}}

Out of over 7,500 species, the Pacific tree frog just ''has'' to be the stereotypical "ribbit" that people say frogs make. Like, come on! There are a lot more calls made by different frogs than just that.

Out of over 7,500 species, the Pacific tree frog just ''has'' to be the stereotypical "ribbit" that people say frogs make. Like, come on! There are a lot more calls made by different frogs than just that.

====That Poor Cat====

====That Poor Cat====

{{Quote|[[File:That Poor Cat.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:That Poor Cat.mp3]]|Two cats}}

Enough said.

Enough said.

====Rodents====

====Rodents====

If you hear a mouse, rat, or any rodent squeaking in your piece of media, then chances are it either came from a prairie dog...

If you hear a mouse, rat, or any rodent squeaking in your piece of media, then chances are it either came from a prairie dog...

{{Quote|[[File:Prairie dog.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Prairie dog.mp3]]|A prairie dog}}

...or foley.

...or foley.

{{Quote|[[File:Rat-like foley.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Rat-like foley.mp3]]|A foley artist}}

====So-called "bat" screech====

====So-called "bat" screech====

{{Quote|[[File:So-called "bat" screech.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:So-called "bat" screech.mp3]]|Unknown}}

This sounds more like a hawk than a bat. You are more likely to hear very high-pitched chirps than something like this from a real bat.

This sounds more like a hawk than a bat. You are more likely to hear very high-pitched chirps than something like this from a real bat.

====Big cats====

====Big cats====

Roars from various big cats have been used for various other animals. For example, Lyle Lyle [[Crocodile]] uses this recording of a tiger for the titular character.

Roars from various big cats have been used for various other animals. For example, Lyle Lyle [[Crocodile]] uses this recording of a tiger for the titular character.

{{Quote|[[File:Tiger.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Tiger.mp3]]|A tiger, with a lion in the background}}

And then there's this recording of a leopard, which has somehow been labelled as a lion.

And then there's this recording of a leopard, which has somehow been labelled as a lion.

{{Quote|[[File:Leopard.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Leopard.mp3]]|A leopard}}

TV Tropes also mentions a specific recording of a cougar. Chances are it's this one:

TV Tropes also mentions a specific recording of a cougar. Chances are it's this one:

{{Quote|[[File:Cougar.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Cougar.mp3]]|A cougar}}

====Red fox====

====Red fox====

Apparently any scene of a British countryside will have a specific recording of a red fox, although we don't know what exactly that recording is... At least we know what the fox says now.

Apparently any scene of a British countryside will have a specific recording of a red fox, although we don't know what exactly that recording is... At least we know what the fox says now.

====Herring gulls====

====Herring gulls====

{{Quote|[[File:Herring gull.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Herring gull.mp3]]|Herring gulls}}

Herring gulls are the stereotypical gull, and they make the stereotypical call of a gull. There are quite a few notable recordings, including this one, which are commonly used for beach episodes, regardless of where they are.

Herring gulls are the stereotypical gull, and they make the stereotypical call of a gull. There are quite a few notable recordings, including this one, which are commonly used for beach episodes, regardless of where they are.

====Stereotypical meow====

====Stereotypical meow====

{{Quote|[[File:Stereotypical meow.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Stereotypical meow.mp3]]|A cat}}

Throughout the media, recordings like this are still being used for cats to this day, ie. on Scratch as the default sound. Most cats often don't meow as high-pitched as this.

Throughout the media, recordings like this are still being used for cats to this day, ie. on Scratch as the default sound. Most cats often don't meow as high-pitched as this.

====That jungle ambience recording====

====That jungle ambience recording====

{{Quote|[[File:That jungle ambience recording.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:That jungle ambience recording.mp3]]|Unknown ecosystem}}

I wonder what that species of bird that makes those "wee-weeyah" calls is.

I wonder what that species of bird that makes those "wee-weeyah" calls is.

====Cicadas====

====Cicadas====

{{Quote|[[File:Cicadas.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Cicadas.mp3]]|Evening cicadas, Japan}}

On a typical summer day in [[Japan]], you'll probably hear a chorus of cicadas. For this reason, recordings like this are commonly heard in anime.

On a typical summer day in [[Japan]], you'll probably hear a chorus of cicadas. For this reason, recordings like this are commonly heard in anime.

====Crickets====

====Crickets====

{{Quote|[[File:Crickets.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Crickets.mp3]]|Crickets}}

🔊 for being obtrusive

🔊 for being obtrusive

====MGM Roar====

====MGM Roar====

===Background music===

===Background music===

====Foghorn====

====Foghorn====

{{Quote|[[File:The BETTER Foghorn.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:The BETTER Foghorn.mp3]]|A foghorn}}

It started with a radio ad for soap, then it ironically became associated with horrid odours, and now it's a meme.

It started with a radio ad for soap, then it ironically became associated with horrid odours, and now it's a meme.

===People===

===People===

====Stock screams====

====Stock screams====

{{Quote|[[File:Wilhelm Scream.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Wilhelm Scream.mp3]]|Probably Sheb Wooley}}

Used so much to the point where they have their own entry. The most famous, the Wilhelm scream, can be heard above.

Used so much to the point where they have their own entry. The most famous, the Wilhelm scream, can be heard above.

====Diddy Laugh====

====Diddy Laugh====

{{Quote|[[File:Diddy Laugh.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Diddy Laugh.mp3]]|Astoria Morgan}}

It was named that way because of its notable usage in Diddy Kong Racing. Also, you may think that two children were laughing, but those are two separate tracks made by the same child, 11-year-old-at-the-time Australian girl Astoria Morgan.

It was named that way because of its notable usage in Diddy Kong Racing. Also, you may think that two children were laughing, but those are two separate tracks made by the same child, 11-year-old-at-the-time Australian girl Astoria Morgan.

====That gasp====

====That gasp====

{{Quote|[[File:THAT crowd gasp.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:THAT crowd gasp.mp3]]|Several people}}

Perhaps the most iconic usage of this recording is when something notable happens in [[Super Smash Bros.]]

Perhaps the most iconic usage of this recording is when something notable happens in [[Super Smash Bros.]]

===="WOOP WOOP!!"====

===="WOOP WOOP!!"====

{{Quote|[[File:WOOP WOOP!!.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:WOOP WOOP!!.mp3]]|Around 30 people, 1970s}}

I wonder who that someone may be, and I wonder if they realize their distinctive whoops can be heard everywhere.

I wonder who that someone may be, and I wonder if they realize their distinctive whoops can be heard everywhere.

===Technology===

===Technology===

====35 mm single-lens reflex camera with auto winder====

====35 mm single-lens reflex camera with auto winder====

{{Quote|[[File:35 mm SLR with auto winder.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:35 mm SLR with auto winder.mp3]]|A 35 mm single-lens reflex camera with an automatic electric winder}}

It's important to note that the vast majority of digital single-lens reflex cameras don't have automatic electric winders and thus only make a single "click". But, alas, this is perhaps the most recognizable sound effect of a camera.

It's important to note that the vast majority of digital single-lens reflex cameras don't have automatic electric winders and thus only make a single "click". But, alas, this is perhaps the most recognizable sound effect of a camera.

====Dial-up internet====

====Dial-up internet====

{{Quote|[[File:Dial-up internet.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Dial-up internet.mp3]]|A modem}}

In this recording, a modem is establishing a connection with a local ISP server in order for its computer to get access to the Internet.

In this recording, a modem is establishing a connection with a local ISP server in order for its computer to get access to the Internet.

===Vehicles===

===Vehicles===

====Truck doppler====

====Truck doppler====

{{Quote|[[File:Truck doppler.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Truck doppler.mp3]]|An unknown truck}}

This recording is commonly used for any instance of a truck passing by.

This recording is commonly used for any instance of a truck passing by.

====Level crossing====

====Level crossing====

{{Quote|[[File:Typical american level crossing.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Typical american level crossing.mp3]]|An American level crossing}}

This is a typical American level crossing, with a mechanical bell. Such bells have mostly been replaced with electronic bells.

This is a typical American level crossing, with a mechanical bell. Such bells have mostly been replaced with electronic bells.

====Train approaching a level crossing====

====Train approaching a level crossing====

{{Quote|[[File:Train doppler.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Train doppler.mp3]]|Probably a Southern Pacific Transportation Company locomotive}}

According to the TV Tropes website, you'll probably identify not only the bell used, but also the horn from the locomotive. Above is an example of you might have heard before.

According to the TV Tropes website, you'll probably identify not only the bell used, but also the horn from the locomotive. Above is an example of you might have heard before.

====Three train horn blasts====

====Three train horn blasts====

{{Quote|[[File:Three blasts.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:Three blasts.mp3]]|An unknown locomotive}}

Five seconds in and you will hear three short blasts coming from a locomotive's horn. According to the website, it is commonly associated with runaway trains, despite the fact that three short blasts mean the train is about to reverse.

Five seconds in and you will hear three short blasts coming from a locomotive's horn. According to the website, it is commonly associated with runaway trains, despite the fact that three short blasts mean the train is about to reverse.

====That steam whistle====

====That steam whistle====

{{Quote|[[File:That one train whistle.mp3]]}}

{{Quote|[[File:That one train whistle.mp3]]|Canadian National No. 3254, 1970s-1980s}}

If there happens to be a steam locomotive in the piece of media you are consuming, or a goal is scored while [[User:SGuySMW|SMW]] is in VC, then chances are this whistle will sound. The sad thing is that the whistle at the time of recording was actually fouled. But, alas, it is the generic North American steam locomotive whistle and I don't think we can escape that thought, even if the same tones will most likely never be collectively heard in real life again, since the same whistle (worn by Canadian National No. 3254) was repaired.

If there happens to be a steam locomotive in the piece of media you are consuming, or a goal is scored while [[User:SGuySMW|SMW]] is in VC, then chances are this whistle will sound. The sad thing is that the whistle at the time of recording was actually fouled. But, alas, it is the generic North American steam locomotive whistle and I don't think we can escape that thought, even if the same tones will most likely never be collectively heard in real life again, since the same whistle (worn by Canadian National No. 3254) was repaired.