The Narwhals song began as a short animated musical by British creator Weebl, whose playful animation and catchy chorus helped it spread widely across YouTube and early meme culture in 2009. Its simple joke, that narwhals are the unicorns of the sea, made it easy to quote, remix and share, and it became one of the most recognisable songs from that era of internet animation. It remains popular today because the tune is instantly memorable, family friendly and perfect for lighthearted ocean, animal and nostalgia content.