The line comes from Super Mario 64, released by Nintendo in 1996 for the Nintendo 64, where Mario was voiced by Charles Martinet. Mamma Mia became one of his most quoted catchphrases alongside his greetings and cheers in the game. Clips of the voice line spread through early gaming videos, forums and meme edits, and it stayed popular as retro gaming nostalgia grew on YouTube and TikTok. Its short length and instantly familiar tone keep it in use as a universal reaction for mistakes and surprise.