Pepsiman comes from a 1999 Japanese PlayStation game made to advertise Pepsi, starring a silver mascot who runs through absurd obstacle courses. Gameplay footage and distorted edits became a long running internet meme, especially in shitpost and YTP style videos. The exact source of this twelve second upload is unclear from its user generated title, but Pepsiman clips circulate widely as reaction sounds for chaotic edits. Its appeal has lasted because the character is instantly recognizable and the meme format rewards loud, random humor.