The Minions first appeared in Despicable Me in 2010, created by Illumination as Gru's small yellow helpers who speak a mix of languages and gibberish known as Minionese. Short voice clips of them saying simple words like yes spread widely on soundboards, in edits and in group chats because the meaning is clear even without context. The characters later led the Minions spin-off films, which kept their voices in popular culture. This yes clip remains popular as a light, instantly understood reaction that needs no setup or explanation.