Scary Movie is an American horror-parody film series that began in 2000, with its third instalment following in 2003 and spoofing popular horror and thriller films of the time. The exaggerated wazzup greeting became a widely recognised pop-culture hello after its use in beer advertising and comedy films, and short audio versions soon spread through message boards, video edits and soundboards. Creators still reuse it because the greeting is instantly recognisable, easy to place in a short clip, and funny even for viewers who have not seen the films.