Smooth McGroove, the stage name of Max Veltri, became a beloved figure in the gaming community for his meticulously layered acapella arrangements of classic video game soundtracks. His videos, characterized by a multi-screen grid showing different vocal parts and his cat Charl, became synonymous with gaming nostalgia and high-effort creativity. As a meme, his image represents the pure joy of listening to legendary OSTs or the feeling of multiple internal thoughts harmonizing perfectly. It is frequently used by gamers to celebrate the 'earworm' quality of 8-bit and 16-bit music, often highlighting how a single person can capture the magic of an entire orchestra using nothing but their voice.