This clip is tied to Mr. Hankey, the talking Christmas poo from South Park, the animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The character first appeared in the 1997 episode "Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo" and became known for his upbeat greeting. Online, the line spread through short reaction edits, reposted scene clips and nostalgic South Park meme pages. It still gets used because the voice is instantly recognizable and the absurd character makes even a simple greeting feel funny.
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The classic 'Howdy ho' catchphrase from Mr. Hankey in South Park, used in memes, reaction edits and absurd comedy clips.
This sound is the cheerful little 'Howdy ho' greeting associated with Mr. Hankey from South Park. It is short, bright and instantly recognizable, with an overly friendly tone that makes the joke land through contrast alone. Because the voice belongs to such a ridiculous character, the clip works as a weird entrance cue, a punchline after something gross, or a playful reaction when a video suddenly gets chaotic. It gives edits a goofy, offbeat energy that longtime South Park viewers recognize immediately.
