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"Top" four instant sound effect sites
<update> I've added a few more from the comments and Digg comments. </update>
It's embarrassing to admit how long I've spent looking online for single-purpose sound effect sites like Instant Rimshot (first mentioned on Download Squad here), and it turns out that it is very difficult to Google for these things. My goal was to present the top 5 sites that exist simply to feature a single sound effect, but instead you're getting the "top" four. And by "top" I mean "only". Hopefully some of you can post more in the comments.
Instant Rimshot
The classic, and likely original site in the genre. Load this site up before you tell a joke, and hit the button to punctuate your punch line.
Sad Trombone
Created in response to Instant Rimshot, sad trombone is useful when delivering bad news. "Honey, I accidentally drove the car into the garage door..." insert sad trombone sound here. Your significant other will be laughing so hard they won't mind the bad news.
Instant Crickets
An alternative that is probably good to have open alongside Instant Rimshot when telling a joke. Use Instant Crickets when your joke doesn't go over well at all. This site is particularly useful in corporate meetings when telling politically incorrect jokes.
Emergency Yodel
When everything seems to be getting you down, you can always rely on your Emergency Yodel button. Yodels are like hugs, making everything just a little bit better. Maybe when my aunt Beatrice comes to town again she'll accept a yodel instead of a hug? (insert Instant Crickets sound here)
Added:
Bom Bom Bom Bom Wooooo
The sad horns sound effect from a well-known television game show where you attempt to guess the prices of everyday products. In my opinion, a better sound than Sad Trombone.
- SirCrumpet
Swanee Whistle
Basically just a down/up slide whistle sound. In some ways by itself it's more sad than a sad trombone. Not sure how you'd use it, since it's not all that festive sounding.
- rijit
Epic Oneliner
David Caruso's acting skills are legendary, so why not punctuate your day with sunglasses and his serious mug?
- -xerigen
Khaaan
Beware, clicking this link will open a full-screen image of William Shatner's face. You have been warned.
- Sir Loin
Mister Nice Hands
Bad taste alert - this is a pull-my-finger page.
- winry (digg)
Instant Tumbleweed
Another one that seems to have no real purpose. I guess you look at it when you're feeling lonely?
- scheibs14 (digg)
Nelson Haha
Perfect for that moment when your office mate makes a ridiculously obvious suggestion, or spills coffee all over themself.
- Roobix
Drama Button
Okay, this late addition is my new favorite of the bunch. Keep it in your back pocket for when you have to deliver some bad news: "Honey, I took our rent money to the track and I... lost it all." (Drama Button) It won't save your relationship, but it sure is a fun way to end it.
- Seannerz
Hiyoooo!
Ed McMahon's classic Tonight Show catchphrase. Back when the Publisher's Clearinghouse guy used to be on TV. You know, with Johnny Carson? Damn, I'm old.
- Seannerz

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SirCrumpet said 10:48AM on 3-08-2009
http://www.bombombombomwooooo.com/ is another one...
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Beatrice said 9:01PM on 3-09-2009
Put em all one site and play them together, the end result is the sound of g-d!
http://www.myworldtoday.co.cc
rijit said 2:20PM on 3-08-2009
http://www.swaneewhistle.com for up down up whistle
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xerigen said 8:58PM on 3-08-2009
The Caruso YYYYYEAAHHHHH: http://www.epiconeliner.com/
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wolfsvein75 said 10:24PM on 3-08-2009
You must not have anything to right about right now? Come on this site is better than finding things like this.
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nanomatrix said 7:07AM on 3-09-2009
I disagree with those that think this isn't important. If you do anything at all with sound, effects are very useful.
That said here is a site I enjoy for small sound effects:
http://www.soundsnap.com/browse
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Christian said 8:29AM on 3-09-2009
Www.PowerFX.com
Www.stockmusic.com
These sites sell royalty free sound effects online.
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bugmenot said 8:52AM on 3-09-2009
Here's a mirrored Sad Trombone sound as the original seems to be down due to digg-effect.
http://hostfile.org/viewfile.php?file=sad_trombone.swf
Tuomi
http://blog.dinkalender.se
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Rml1319 said 10:04AM on 3-09-2009
bombombombomwooooo.com is WIN.
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Sir Loin said 11:33AM on 3-09-2009
All of those sites pale in comparison to http://www.khaaan.com/. Sometimes you just need The Shat.
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Roobix said 12:50PM on 3-09-2009
Don't forget the Nelson ha-ha!
http://nelsonhaha.com
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Ciqala said 2:30PM on 3-09-2009
my mate dave has a fantastic button on his blog...
http://www.daveknapik.com/2007/07/25/my-fucking-awesome-button-version-20/
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arkizzle said 2:54PM on 3-09-2009
Here's another sound effect site:
http://www.ShockingTruth.info
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Craig said 3:21PM on 3-09-2009
http://priceisrightlosinghorn.com/
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jelevy said 3:44PM on 3-09-2009
www.suckka.com
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roenick929 said 4:24PM on 3-09-2009
www.nonotpossible.com
www.nonotpossible.com/dagger
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Hilldawgg said 4:48PM on 3-09-2009
http://www.sitcomsoundboard.com/
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Wibbler said 4:55PM on 3-09-2009
Thanks for noticing instanttumbleweed! You're right, it has no purpose at all, but I felt it was missing from the internet...
Simon
http://www.wibbler.com
http://www.instanttumbleweed.com
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Sir Osis of Liver said 6:04PM on 3-09-2009
Gotta have the Wilhelm scream.
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Threetee said 5:57PM on 3-09-2009
http://www.sadtuba.com/
Like bombombombomwoooooo, but with an easier-to-remember domain.
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