This clip is associated with Shrek, the ogre from DreamWorks' Shrek film series that began in 2001. Online, short Shrek voice lines spread through meme pages, remix videos and soundboards because the character is instantly recognizable and easy to use as a joke interruption. The simple phrase "oh, hello there" stayed popular because it fits surprise entrances, ironic greetings and low-effort punchlines. It also overlaps with the long-running internet habit of turning familiar movie characters into quick reaction audio.