Skeletor is the skull-faced arch-villain of Masters of the Universe, the He-Man franchise that rose to fame through its 1980s animated series and toy line, where his theatrical cackle became a signature trait. Clips of the laugh were later shared on soundboards, YouTube compilations and meme edits, often detached from any single episode. Its staying power comes from instant recognition: even viewers who never watched the original show recognise the sound as shorthand for cartoon villainy, scheming and gleeful mockery.