Reclusa is the main antagonist of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, the Nintendo Switch adventure released in 2024, where Mario and Luigi explore the scattered islands of Concordia. His distinctive laugh captures his isolated, theatrical personality and his delight in keeping others apart. Short clips from the game began circulating among Mario fans and soundboard users, who recognised the cackle instantly even without the visuals. It has stayed in use because the laugh is short, expressive and easy to place over villain reveals, lonely jokes and dramatic gaming moments.