The greeting is closely associated with Mario's voice in Super Mario 64, released in 1996, where Charles Martinet's cheerful performance helped define the character for a new generation of players. The line soon became shorthand for Mario himself, quoted in commercials, parodies and fan videos long after the game. Its short length and unmistakable delivery make it easy to reuse in memes, streams and edits, keeping it familiar to both longtime Nintendo fans and younger viewers discovering Mario through short-form video.