Pikmin debuted on the Nintendo GameCube in 2001, created under Shigeru Miyamoto, following Captain Olimar as he commands tiny plant like Pikmin to explore and survive. Fire is one of the series most dangerous hazards, with only Red Pikmin resistant to flames, while others panic and burn if left on burning enemies or obstacles. Clips of that panicked reaction have circulated in gameplay videos, streams and meme edits for years, turning a brief in game warning sound into a recognizable shorthand for a small disaster unfolding.