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Terry Crews' playful 'Guess who!?' voice line, lifted from his TV roles. Creators use it as a funny reveal or prank moment before an unexpected cameo.

At just over a second long, this clip captures Terry Crews' unmistakable booming voice delivering a teasing 'Guess who!?' as if he has just covered someone's eyes from behind. The delivery is loud, warm and exaggerated, carrying the physical comedy energy he is known for, with a rising, playful inflection that instantly signals a surprise is coming. Heard out of context it lands like a jack-in-the-box: the viewer braces for a reveal before the cut even happens, which is exactly why editors reach for it whenever a joke needs a big, silly setup.

Pinpointing the exact origin of this clip is difficult, since the line circulates mainly as an isolated soundboard upload rather than with its original scene attached. It draws its appeal from Terry Crews' larger-than-life persona and his history of loud, physical comedy on television. Online it has become a go-to reveal sound: creators use it to tease surprise guests, prank victims and unexpected cameos in short videos. Its staying power comes from instant recognition — even viewers who cannot name the source instantly hear a joke setting up.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop the clip a half-second before the reveal so the teasing voice winds up the joke, then cut to the subject's face. Pair it with a quick zoom or freeze frame, and avoid it on quiet emotional reveals where the shout would overpower the moment.

Use Cases

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  • Covering a friend's eyes before a birthday surprise.
  • Revealing a dramatic before-and-after makeover transformation.
  • Introducing a celebrity cameo in a reaction video.
  • Prank cuts where the victim turns around unexpectedly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who says 'Guess who!?' in this sound?
The voice is Terry Crews, the actor and former football player known for his loud, physical comedy on TV shows like Everybody Hates Chris and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The exact scene this clip was taken from is not documented.
Why is this sound popular with creators?
It works as an instant joke setup: the teasing delivery tells viewers a surprise is coming, so it fits reveals, pranks and cameo edits perfectly. At barely a second long it drops into fast-paced short videos without slowing them down.
How do I use this sound in an edit?
Place it right before the reveal moment, like the cut to a surprise guest or a before-and-after shot. It pairs well with quick zooms and freeze frames. Avoid layering it under music, since the shout needs a clean entry to land.

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