Eli5: Why do short form content creators use overused and annoying music?

Question

I mean music like that “oh no” song, bassboosted pitched-down songs or high pitched songs?

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Answer 1

Its called a trending audio. Songs that are viral tend to boost engagement because people are familiar with the song and sometimes the songs are just really catchy or have a part that grabs the viewer’s attention.

TLDR; to suck as much attention span and dopamine from viewers as possible