Ripto first appeared as the main villain in Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, released for PlayStation in 1999. The short horned sorcerer tries to take over Avalar and clashes with Spyro throughout the game, becoming one of the series most remembered antagonists. Short voice lines from older games later spread through soundboards and meme edits, where a single confused reaction could be reused out of context. His what survives because it is instantly readable, nostalgic for Spyro players, and short enough to fit almost any surprised moment.