Yoshi first appeared in Super Mario World in 1990, where his long tongue was a core part of gameplay, letting players swallow enemies, fruit and other items from a distance. The short tongue sound became closely tied to that playful ability and reappeared across later Mario games, keeping it familiar to new generations of players. As gameplay clips, edits and reaction videos spread online, creators began lifting the sound on its own to signal a quick grab or bite, and its short length and instantly recognisable cartoon character have kept it useful for memes and short-form videos.