It was designed as a bait-and-switch sound to catch people off-guard. If a person reacts or looks uncomfortable at the first few seconds of the beat, it "proves" they are familiar with the adult site's branding.
Reddit users have noted that the prank is effective because the drum beat is so iconic it has become a meme itself, even for people who claim to only know it from social media. PH Theme X See You Again (Tik Tok Mix) Pornhub See you again ORIGINAL Tik-Tok Prank
One notable viral instance involved a student playing the sound during a Zoom lesson during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to awkward teacher reactions. It was designed as a bait-and-switch sound to
The refers to a popular viral trend where users play a specific audio mashup—combining the signature drum-beat introduction of the adult site Pornhub with Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again"—to "test" if friends or family members recognize the sound. Origin and Audio Mix PH Theme X See You Again (Tik Tok
Other popular versions of this prank use a mashup with Childish Gambino's "Redbone" , often titled "hey lol" on TikTok, which serves the same purpose of testing recognition. How the Prank Works