Willem Dafoe first played Norman Osborn, also known as the Green Goblin, in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man in 2002, and his manic laugh became one of the character's defining traits. He returned to the role in Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, bringing the same unhinged delivery to a new generation of viewers. Clips of the laugh circulated in memes, reaction videos, and short-form edits, where it became shorthand for a villain enjoying his own chaos. Its distinctive, instantly recognisable tone keeps it useful long after the films, especially for creators who want a reaction that feels both funny and threatening.