DoodleBob first appeared in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode Frankendoodle, first broadcast in 2002, as a crude pencil drawing brought to life by a magic pencil who turns against his creator. The character quickly became a fan favourite for his mischievous, unhinged energy, and short clips of his voice began circulating on soundboards, YouTube edits and TikTok memes. He remains popular because the sound is instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up with the show, while also working as a standalone punchline for pranks, imposters and chaotic moments in short-form video.