The yah hoo shout became famous through Super Mario 64 in 1996, when Charles Martinet gave Mario a full voice for his jumps and moves in 3D. Short exclamations like this helped define Mario's cheerful personality beyond simple sprites and text. Clips were later ripped from the games, shared on forums and soundboards, and reused in fan videos and memes. It remains popular because the delivery is instantly recognisable, works without context, and signals success or excitement in less than three seconds for any viewer familiar with Nintendo games.