The line comes from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, released in 2005, when Obi-Wan Kenobi answers General Grievous with the now-famous greeting. It became a major prequel meme years later as Star Wars quotes spread across YouTube, Reddit, and short-form edits. The clip stays popular because it is brief, instantly recognizable, and easy to drop into reveal jokes, reaction videos, and crossover meme formats built around familiar movie dialogue.