FLUDD first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine, released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002, where the device helps Mario clean up Isle Delfino after it is covered in goop. The talking backpack became one of the game's most recognisable inventions, and short voice clips from it have since circulated in Mario edits, reaction videos and gaming soundboards. Its mix of helpful robot personality and Mario nostalgia keeps it useful for creators who want a quick, instantly recognisable cue from a classic Nintendo adventure.