If you are looking for more decorative or "pop-up" designs, you might consider these alternatives: Hey Ray: Paper Popper Noise Makers
: Turn the paper over so the folded bar is on the back. Fold the entire paper in half vertically, so the "smooth" side is on the outside and the folded bar is on the inside.
The sound is caused by a rapid change in air pressure. When you thrust the popper down, air gets trapped in the pockets. The force pushes these flaps out at a high velocity, creating a that we hear as a pop, similar to popping a paper bag.
The phrase "somebody called me tonight" likely refers to the viral trend popular on platforms like TikTok. A paper popper—also known as a paper banger or flapper—is a folded sheet of paper designed to trap air and release it with a loud "pop" when thrust downward. How to Create a Paper Popper