Misheard lyrics, often referred to as mondegreens or Buffalaxing, involve interpreting foreign or unclear song lyrics as phonetically similar words in a different language. The term Buffalaxing originated from the YouTube user Buffalax, who became legendary in the mid-2000s for adding English subtitles to non-English music videos, most notably the 'Benny Lava' viral hit. This style of humor relies on the brain's tendency to find familiar patterns in unfamiliar sounds, turning dramatic tracks into absurd narratives about random objects or food. Today, the format remains a staple of internet culture, thriving through Soramimi videos and social media parodies that give global hits a funny, local twist.