Originally released in 1958, Witch Doctor was a novelty single by David Seville, the stage name of Ross Bagdasarian, and it topped the charts with its sped-up, chipmunk-style vocal and nonsense chant. The chorus later lived on through cartoons, commercials, and cover versions, before finding a second life online as a short meme sound. Its simple rhythm and instantly recognisable syllables make it easy to drop into edits, which is why creators still reach for it for playful spells, pranks, and chaotic reveals.