Pops Maellard was introduced in Regular Show, the Cartoon Network series created by J. G. Quintel that ran from 2010 to 2017. Voiced by Sam Marin, the character became a fan favorite for his old fashioned manners, lollipop shaped head and constant optimism in a park full of chaos. Clips of his voice later spread through meme edits and soundboards, where his polite excitement became shorthand for pure, unironic joy. Years after the show ended, fans still use his lines to soften jokes and celebrate small wins.