Pikmin is a Nintendo strategy series that began in 2001, centred on tiny plant like Pikmin that follow a captain and help carry objects and fight enemies. Their high pitched squeaks and calls are a signature part of the sound design across the games. Short Pikmin vocal clips circulated widely on soundboards and in gaming edits because they are instantly recognisable to Nintendo fans and work as a cute reaction even without context. The tittai style call remains popular for its cheerful, childlike energy in short videos.