Super Smash Bros Melee is a Nintendo fighting game for the GameCube, released in 2001, and its announcer calls out before every versus match begins. The ready prompt became familiar to millions of players through local tournaments, couch multiplayer sessions and later online Smash content. As clips from the game circulated on video platforms, creators began lifting the short voice line for intros, countdowns and competitive edits. It endures because it instantly signals competition and nostalgia for one of the most enduring entries in the series.