Volkswagen used Das Auto as its global advertising slogan for years, pairing the German phrase with its cars in television and online adverts. The short, confident sound of the slogan made it easy to recognise even outside Germany, and clips of it began circulating online as a standalone audio meme. Creators now reuse it far beyond car advertising, mainly to add an ironic, corporate-sounding ending to driving clips, car fails, and jokes about German engineering. Its familiarity keeps it instantly recognisable, which is why it still works as a quick punchline.