The He-Man meme phenomenon stems from the 1983 animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. While the show was originally a serious action-adventure for children, the internet transformed it into comedy gold. The most famous iteration is the 'HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA' viral video featuring a remix of 4 Non Blondes’ 'What’s Up,' where Prince Adam sings enthusiastically. Other popular formats include the 'He-Man Advice' template, which mocks the original show’s educational end-of-episode segments, and various frames highlighting the characters' exaggerated expressions and flamboyant 80s style.