Qapla, often written Qapla' in Klingon, is the Klingon word for success and is closely associated with the warrior culture of the Klingons in Star Trek. The phrase became a familiar greeting and farewell among characters wishing each other victory, and fans adopted it at conventions and online long before soundboards existed. As meme editing grew, the short shouted version was clipped for reactions and victory moments, where its recognisable alien delivery works even for viewers who have never watched an episode.