Kick the Buddy is a stress-relief mobile game built around a ragdoll character named Buddy who reacts vocally to every poke, punch and explosion the player throws at him. His exaggerated cries became some of the most shared reactions from the game, clipped and reused far beyond gameplay videos. Creators lift this wail for fail compilations, cartoon knockouts and over-the-top hurt reactions, often alongside other reaction clips like the scream meme for a bigger punchline.