The famous BUZZ!!! sound on Yahoo! Messenger, used to "poke" your friends when they weren't paying attention. YouTube·Tudor Neve
: The feature was permanently retired when Yahoo Messenger was shut down on July 17, 2018 . Cultural Legacy Yahoo Messenger Buzz Sounds
: Beyond the standard Buzz, Yahoo Messenger featured "Audibles"—animated emojis that played voice-acted clips or sound effects, such as "Talk to the hand" or "I know you're there". The famous BUZZ
: It was primarily used to "poke" friends who were away from their keyboard or ignoring messages. YouTube·Tudor Neve : The feature was permanently retired
The was an iconic interaction feature of Yahoo Messenger (1998–2018) designed to capture a contact's immediate attention. Core Functionality
The Buzz sound is widely regarded as one of the most nostalgic elements of early-2000s internet culture. Today, the sound remains available as a digital artifact on platforms such as: SoundCloud for free streaming. Zedge for use as a ringtone or notification sound. YouTube for archival viewing and "ear-worm" nostalgia. Yahoo! Messenger Buzz Sound
: Users could manage the Buzz and other notification sounds via the Preferences menu ( Ctrl + Shift + P ) under the Alerts tab.