The Mambo No. 5 meme is inspired by Lou Bega's 1999 global hit, which famously lists a series of women's names in its catchy chorus. Originally a cover of a Perez Prado instrumental, the song became a pop culture phenomenon and eventually a staple of internet humor. Memes typically parody the 'A little bit of...' structure to list various items, characters, or specific personality traits. It is frequently used in 'name reveal' videos or image macros to show a diverse collection of interests or to poke fun at the dated but nostalgic energy of the late 90s music scene.