In Pikmin 2, Pikmin grow as sprouts in the ground and must be pulled free before they can follow Olimar and help carry objects, fight enemies and solve puzzles. The short sound that accompanies that plucking action became a familiar audio cue for players, and short clips of it later circulated online among fans sharing favourite game sounds. Its appeal is its brevity and charm: at under half a second, it works as a quick reaction, a notification-style pop or a lighthearted accent in edits, keeping the Nintendo game at the centre of the joke.