The phrase translates from French as ah yeah, they are monkeys, and the clip circulates online as a short reaction sound rather than as a line tied to a widely documented film or television scene. Shared through meme soundboards and short video edits, it is picked up by creators who want an instantly recognisable, language-crossing reaction to animal footage and chaotic behaviour. Its appeal comes from the specificity of the observation: instead of a generic gasp, it names exactly what the viewer is seeing, which makes the joke feel sharper and more shareable across French-speaking and international audiences alike.