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Fred Flintstone's Iconic Feet
- The iconic sound of Fred Flintstone's scrambling feet was created in the 1960s by the Hanna-Barbera sound editing team.
- This sound was called the Temple Block Riot, combining percussion and temple block sounds for a memorable effect.
Montreal Metro Door Chimes Origin
- The Montreal Metro door chime was inspired by the traction motor tones of MR73 trains still in use today.
- This link between transit sounds and UI reflects how real-world noises influence urban sound design.
Clippy's Iconic Sound Revealed
- The humorous discovery that 'Clippy' the Microsoft Office assistant's sounds were made by its designer delighted the competitors.
- Microsoft's 2021 update even immortalized Clippy as the paperclip emoji in Windows 11.