Godzilla, created by the Japanese studio Toho and first seen in the 1954 film of the same name, has become one of the most recognisable monsters in popular culture. Over decades of films, the creature's roar has become shorthand for something huge, unstoppable and slightly absurd, which is why edited and parodied versions circulate widely online. Funny takes on the roar are commonly shared in Japanese meme culture and short video edits, where the familiar sound instantly signals a dramatic entrance or an exaggerated reaction without needing any explanation.