Careless Whisper was released in 1984 as a Wham! single featuring George Michael, and its saxophone solo, played by Steve Gregory, became one of the most recognisable riffs in pop music. Decades later the intro was revived online as shorthand for anything unintentionally sexy, romantic or cheesy. Clips, edits and memes pair the opening bars with slow zooms, winks and dramatic entrances, relying on instant recognition from audiences who know the song even if they have never heard the full track in context before today.