The cry comes from Luigi in Mario Kart 64, Nintendo's kart racing game for the Nintendo 64, where the character reacts with a pained shout when hit by an item or knocked off course. Clips of the game's voice lines circulated for years on soundboards and in edited gameplay videos, helped by Luigi's expressive delivery and the meme appeal of his catchphrase. It remains popular because the short, dramatic reaction fits almost any on-screen failure without needing context from the race itself.