Goofy is a long-running Disney character from the Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, known for his clumsy personality and his distinctive, wheezy laugh. That laugh became closely tied to his identity across decades of cartoons, television appearances and films, making it easy for audiences to recognise even without seeing him on screen. As short-form video and meme editing grew, creators began lifting the laugh as a standalone reaction sound, using it to underline fails, bloopers and awkward moments. Its staying power comes from that instant recognition and its friendly, cartoonish tone.