Potter Puppet Pals is a legendary puppet parody series created by Neil Cicierega, first appearing as Flash animations before transitioning to live-action puppetry on YouTube in 2006. The series became a viral sensation with the episode 'The Mysterious Ticking Noise,' which features a rhythmic chant of character names that culminates in a chaotic explosion. It represents a cornerstone of early internet culture and Harry Potter fandom, often used today to evoke nostalgia or to describe situations where different personalities are forced into a repetitive or rhythmic loop. Its simplistic visual style and catchy audio continue to inspire remixes and modern image macros across social media.