Bless me bagpipes is the signature catchphrase of Scrooge McDuck, the Scottish billionaire duck created by Carl Barks for Disney comics in 1947. The line became widely known through the animated series DuckTales in 1987 and its 2017 reboot, where Scrooge uses it whenever he is startled, pleased or struck by an idea. Based on a traditional Scottish exclamation, it helped define his thrifty, adventurous personality. Online, fans clip the phrase for nostalgic edits, reaction videos and meme soundboards celebrating classic cartoon dialogue.