The becoming canny format grew out of the wider Mr Incredible becoming uncanny meme, a series of phased edits in which a familiar Pixar character gradually changes in appearance and mood. Fans soon made versions for other characters, including Elastigirl, swapping in Mrs Incredible for the same slow slide from ordinary to eerily cheerful. Shared widely in short videos and soundboards, these clips work because the character remains recognisable even as the tone turns strange. That familiarity keeps the format easy to remix for new jokes, characters and situations.