Super Mario Kart, released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, introduced the kart-racing series and its now-familiar winner's theme for the racer who takes first place. The tune became tied to Mario himself as the series grew, and clips of the short fanfare have since circulated widely on soundboards, in gameplay videos and in edits celebrating a win. Its brevity and unmistakable cheerful tone keep it useful decades later, because listeners recognise a victory instantly without needing any explanation.