Little is documented about the original recording behind APS Quelle Emotion, so the clip is best known through its life on soundboards and in short form edits. The French phrase translates to what an emotion, which helped it travel beyond French speaking audiences as a ready made reaction for sincere or mock sincere moments. It circulates in meme compilations, gaming clips and social video where a short, expressive voice line is needed to punctuate a reveal, a comeback or a surprisingly touching scene for laughs.