Chocobos have been recurring creatures in Final Fantasy since the series early years, but they became especially famous in Final Fantasy VII, released in 1997. In that game players could catch, breed and race them at the Gold Saucer, so the wark became closely linked to exploration and mini-game fun. Clips of the call later spread through gameplay videos, soundboards and memes, keeping it recognisable even for players who never finished the original game.