Weegee began as an internet meme built around Luigi, the green-clad brother of Mario, whose wide-eyed sprite from the early 1990s educational game Mario is Missing became famous for its unsettling stare. The image spread through forums, YouTube and image boards, where creators paired it with cheerful or ominous lines that clashed with its expression. Okie Dokie fits that contrast perfectly, turning a friendly agreement into something oddly funny. The sound remains popular in gaming edits, reaction videos and short-form memes because the character is instantly recognisable.