Herbert is a recurring character from the animated sitcom Family Guy, voiced by Mike Henry, and known for his gentle elderly voice and unsettling fascination with the Griffin family's teenage son, Chris. The character's humour comes from that contrast between his harmless, grandfatherly manner and his obvious intentions, which made individual lines easy to lift out of context. Clips of his voice spread through soundboards, YouTube compilations and short-form video, where creators reuse them as instant shorthand for creepy or awkward behaviour. Because the voice is so distinctive, it still works even for viewers who have not watched the show.