Amy Rose first appeared in Sonic CD in 1993 as Sega's cheerful pink hedgehog, known for her optimistic personality and devotion to Sonic. Her voice clips have long circulated among fans through game rips and soundboards, where short exclamations travel better than full dialogue. This single HEY became a handy standalone reaction because it needs no context to understand. Streamers and editors reuse game voice lines like this alongside other classic gaming sounds, keeping the character present in memes and edits even outside actual gameplay footage.