Meta Knight first appeared as a mysterious rival in Kirby's Adventure in 1993, created by HAL Laboratory as a masked swordsman who often challenged Kirby to honorable duels. He became playable in Super Smash Bros Brawl in 2008, where his English taunts, including the short come command, gave the character a distinct voice for many players. Clips of the taunt later spread through gaming forums, YouTube edits and soundboards, and it remains popular because it condenses his dueling code and confident personality into a single instantly recognizable word.