Zoinks has been Shaggy Rogers' signature exclamation since Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! premiered in 1969, usually shouted when he and Scooby spot a ghost or monster. This longer yeeeeaaaa version circulated online through fan uploads and soundboards as a higher quality take on a popular YouTuber clip. Its stretched build up made it easy to remix into reaction edits, gaming highlights and short form videos. The phrase remains tied to nostalgic cartoon panic and is still dropped whenever a creator wants instant, family friendly fear.