Talking Ben comes from Talking Ben the Dog, a mobile character app released by Outfit7 in 2011. The app lets users interact with Ben and hear his distinctive gruff responses and vocal reactions. Years after its release, the character found a new audience through gaming videos, livestream clips, and short-form memes featuring his blunt personality. Brief sounds such as this extended “ho ho ho” remain useful because they are instantly recognizable, easy to time after a punchline, and expressive without requiring a full spoken sentence.