Pikmin began as a Nintendo series created by Shigeru Miyamoto, first released for the GameCube in 2001, following Captain Olimar and armies of small plant-like Pikmin who follow, carry and fight by sound cues. Short creature calls from the games became popular as isolated clips on soundboards and in meme edits because they are instantly recognisable and work without context. This lookie chirp spread in that format, reused for discovery and reaction jokes, and it remains popular because its curious tone fits gaming, pet and cartoon edits equally well.