Michael Jackson popularised the hee hee exclamation as part of his vocal style in songs from the 1980s and 1990s, where it became one of the most imitated sounds in pop music. This version is not taken from a recording but is a user made imitation shared on short soundboard and voice meme platforms. Its fake quality is central to its appeal online, letting creators reference Jackson's stage persona without using an actual sample. It continues to circulate in edits and reaction videos as shorthand for playful showmanship.