The was an iconic interaction feature of Yahoo Messenger (1998–2018) designed to capture a contact's immediate attention. Core Functionality
: The feature was permanently retired when Yahoo Messenger was shut down on July 17, 2018 . Cultural Legacy Yahoo Messenger Buzz Sounds
The famous BUZZ!!! sound on Yahoo! Messenger, used to "poke" your friends when they weren't paying attention. YouTube·Tudor Neve The was an iconic interaction feature of Yahoo