Little is known about the original recording behind the name yashzaid, so its history is mainly an online one. Short babble clips like this spread on soundboards and in short video edits because the sound is instantly readable, even without any context. Creators pair it with reaction faces, awkward pauses and other infant themed jokes, including the baby laughing meme style of edit. Its appeal has lasted because goo goo gaa gaa is a universal shorthand for baby talk, making it useful whenever a scene needs an instant, childish punchline.