The 'Hoenn Confirmed' meme originated within the Pokémon community as a satirical reaction to the desperate anticipation for remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Starting around 2012, fans began jokingly interpreting any vague hint—such as the appearance of the number three, the colors red and blue, or triangular shapes—as definitive proof that Gen 3 remakes were in development. Even after the official release of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in 2014, the phrase remained a staple of internet culture, used to poke fun at gaming conspiracy theories and the tendency of fandoms to find deep meaning in coincidental details.