Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop, made the hee hee one of his trademark vocal ad libs during the 1980s and 1990s, heard across hits performed on stage and in studio recordings. Alongside his shamone and ow sounds, it became part of how audiences imitated him. Clips of the isolated vocal later spread on Vine, TikTok and meme soundboards, where creators detached it from the music and used it as a standalone reaction. Its lasting fame comes from instant recognition in under two seconds.