The Berries and Cream meme originates from a 2007 Starburst commercial featuring the 'Little Lad' character, played by Jack Ferver, who performs a bizarre song and dance about the candy flavor. While it was a cult classic for years, the meme saw a massive resurgence on TikTok in 2021 as users began remixing the audio into modern songs and recreating the distinctive choreography. It is primarily used to express eccentric excitement or to inject a surreal, Victorian-era energy into everyday situations. The meme's longevity is a testament to its unique blend of early 2000s commercial absurdity and the internet's love for nostalgic, high-energy characters.