The phrase comes from Dark Souls, released in 2011, where 'Praise the Sun' is a gesture linked to the knight Solaire of Astora. Players copied the pose and line everywhere online, turning it into a shorthand for joyful triumph in difficult games. This Italian version, 'loda il sole', spread through meme edits, gaming clips and soundboards in the same spirit. It stays popular because the reference is instantly recognisable to Souls fans, while the dramatic delivery still works as a standalone reaction for wins, sunshine reveals and ironic celebrations.