Axel F was originally composed by Harold Faltermeyer for the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop, and its synth melody became one of the most recognisable themes of the decade. In 2005, the Crazy Frog character released a high-speed dance cover that topped charts in several countries and spread through mobile ringtones, television adverts and early online video. The frog's absurd vocals made the already catchy tune even more memorable, and later generations rediscovered it through memes, edits and soundboards, where its instant nostalgia still works as a punchline.