The Starman theme comes from Nintendo's Super Mario series, where the Starman item grants temporary invincibility and the music replaces the regular level track while it lasts. First heard in early Mario platformers, the tune became instantly recognisable to players through repeated play and later through gameplay videos, speedruns and memes. Its short, looping structure makes it easy to reuse in short-form edits, and it still works today because it immediately communicates invincibility, confidence and a sudden shift in momentum.