The clip comes from Cardi B's guest verse on Bruno Mars' Finesse remix, released in 2018 with a 1990s-inspired video that became widely shared. Fans clipped her most expressive ad-libs and reactions from the track, and the short owww stood out because it works without lyrics or context. It spread through soundboards and short-form video edits, where creators use it as a quick, recognisable reaction. Its brevity and Cardi B's distinctive delivery keep it useful for memes years after the song's release.