SMG4 is a long-running online series that reworks Super Mario 64 footage into chaotic comedy, with Mario as its loud and unpredictable lead. Pingas became one of his recurring shouted catchphrases in the series, and fans clipped the single word for soundboards because it is instantly recognisable and easy to drop into edits. The clip spread through meme videos, gaming streams and short-form edits, where its brevity made it a handy reaction sound. It remains popular because the joke needs no explanation for viewers who know SMG4, while newcomers still laugh at the sheer delivery.