Pou became a widely recognised mobile virtual pet after its release in 2012, with players feeding, cleaning and playing mini-games with the small brown alien creature. As clips from the game and fan-made edits spread on short-video platforms, short Pou sounds began circulating on user-generated soundboards, where creators reuse them as quick reaction noises. The appeal is largely nostalgic and visual, since many viewers recognise the character instantly even without context, which keeps the clip useful for light-hearted memes and gaming edits years after the game peaked.