Lord Garmadon is the villain of LEGO Ninjago, the animated series that began in 2011, and his maniacal laugh has become one of his most recognisable traits. The clip here is a clean edit of that laugh, with no lightning or background effects, taken from the show's portrayal of Garmadon as a theatrical, power-hungry antagonist. Fans began sharing the laugh online as a meme sound, using it to mark villainous moments in edits, gaming clips and reaction videos. Its appeal has lasted because it is instantly recognisable to Ninjago fans and works for anyone who knows the classic cartoon villain.