WTF BOOM!

History

“What the F-Bomb” AKA “wtf boom” or “wtfboom” is a meme where a normal event gets interrupted by a loud voice screaming “WHAT THE F-” cut off by an extremely loud explosion, and a sinister laugh. It is commonly used as an element of surprise/interruption. The audio clip has also been used by VideoCompiler in a number of his “Ventrilo harassment” videos, in which he hacks into user Ventrilo servers, harasses users with sound bites, and posts videos online for lulz. It is commonly called the “WTF Boom/Bomb” on YouTube.

Sound Origin

The sound effect is a compilation of three sounds. The first is the sound of a C4 explosive counting down from the game Counter-Strike. The second is a clip from episode 3 of the Steve Moustache Show, in which a Ted DiBiase action figure is given a makeover to look like a disfigured freak. The original soundclip can be heard on this YTMND. Everything after the explosion was taken from Mega64’s “Interview” with Gunther Galipot, a design and content consultant from the game Cold Fear. In Mega64’s video, Gunther goes berserk and sets off a nuclear bomb.

Reupload: The Steve Moustache Show: Episode 3

ORIGINAL “Cold Fear” video: **DISCLAIMER: Language (viewer discretion advised)

Remixes using the sound bite primarily propagated on YTMND and YouTube:

Additional Resources

• http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=WTF%20BOOM
• http://www.ytmnd.com/keyword/wtfboom