Originating in Indonesia, 'Om Telolet Om' began as a local trend where children stood by the roadside holding signs or shouting at bus drivers to honk their customized, rhythmic musical horns. The phrase translates to 'Uncle, honk the horn, uncle,' with 'telolet' mimicking the sound of the bus horn. The phenomenon reached global viral status in December 2016 after major international DJs like Marshmello and Zedd were spammed with the phrase on social media, leading to countless remixes and electronic dance music tracks inspired by the sound. Today, the meme serves as a nostalgic reminder of the power of internet culture to turn a simple local joy into a massive, worldwide digital obsession.