Eric Cartman is one of the main characters in South Park, the animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone that first aired in 1997. Voiced by Parker, Cartman is known for his selfish schemes, blunt insults and distinctive nasal voice, which made many of his lines easy to lift as short reaction clips. Fans have shared Cartman soundbites across soundboards and video edits for years, using them to mock or call out a moment without a long explanation. This insult survives because it is instantly recognisable and tied to a character audiences associate with cheeky confrontation.