Goofy is a classic Disney cartoon character who first appeared in the early 1930s and became known for his clumsy charm, drawling voice and distinctive laugh across decades of short films, television shows and feature films. The laugh became shorthand for harmless silliness long before short-form video, and creators later clipped it for memes, reaction videos and edits where a normal laugh would feel too restrained. Its staying power comes from instant recognition: even without a picture, most listeners know exactly who is laughing.