CJ, full name Carl Johnson, is the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, released in 2004 by Rockstar Games. The game became a lasting source of internet humour because its characters, dialogue and open-world chaos were easy to clip and remix. Short CJ voice lines in particular spread through gaming videos, meme pages and soundboards, where players reuse them as quick reactions. Their staying power comes from nostalgia for San Andreas and from CJ's instantly recognisable presence in gaming culture.