Little is documented about who first recorded Pietje 2.0, and the clip circulates mainly as a short soundboard upload under that name. The Dutch phrase hoi poepies is an informal, affectionate way to greet a small group, similar to saying hi lovelies in a joking tone. Online, that mix of familiarity and silliness helped it travel as a reusable greeting sting rather than a quote tied to a show or film. It remains used for hellos, intros and ironic warm welcomes in edits.