Goku is the hero of Dragon Ball, the long-running anime and manga series known for its intense training arcs and dramatic power-up scenes, where his screams have become almost as recognisable as the transformations themselves. Fans began remixing those yells into meme edits, and playing one backwards creates a new joke from a familiar sound without changing the character at all. The clip is now shared mainly through soundboards and short-form videos, where it is used to undercut serious moments with absurdity. Its appeal lasts because almost everyone recognises Goku, even if they have never watched a full episode.