Super Mario Galaxy, released by Nintendo for the Wii in 2007, follows Mario as he travels between planets to rescue Princess Peach, using launch stars, gravity and bounce pads to move through space. The spring jump sound comes from that playful platforming, and it later spread through gaming soundboards, YouTube edits and short-form videos where creators needed a short, cheerful lift effect. It remains popular because it is instantly tied to Mario, easy to recognise in two seconds, and fits jump cuts, reveals and lighthearted gaming moments without needing any dialogue.