Super Friends, the DC animated series that began in 1973 and ran in several versions through the 1980s, used bright star wipes to move between its heroes and their adventures. Those transitions became part of the show's visual language, instantly signalling a shift in location or a new heroic moment. As clips and edits circulated online, the accompanying shimmer became a convenient shorthand for retro superhero style, especially in parodies and compilations. It remains popular because it communicates nostalgia and a scene change in just a few seconds, without needing any dialogue or explanation.