Yoda is the small green Jedi Master from the Star Wars films, voiced by Frank Oz, and his distinctive cackling laugh is one of the character's most recognisable traits. Short clips of the laugh began circulating on soundboard and meme sites as fans isolated funny moments from the movies. Because the laugh is instantly recognisable and only a few seconds long, it became a favourite reaction for prank reveals, plot twists and smug punchlines. It still appears in edits and streams whenever creators want a wise but mischievous seal of approval.