i like turtles

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The classic "I like turtles" quote from the viral zombie interview clip, used in memes and reaction edits for awkward, random or deadpan moments.

This sound is the short, instantly recognizable line “I like turtles,” delivered in a flat, earnest voice during a local news interview that became a long-running internet meme. The clip is brief and dry, which is exactly why it lands so well. It adds a perfectly awkward, random punchline to a video, especially when someone says something strange, off-topic or unexpectedly sincere. Because the delivery is so calm and unbothered, it works as a deadpan reaction that can make an ordinary moment feel absurdly funny.

The phrase comes from a local TV news interview at a zombie-themed public event in 2007, where a child being interviewed answered with the now famous line. The clip spread widely on early viral video sites and has remained a staple reaction sound ever since. Its staying power comes from the contrast between the reporter's normal question and the completely unexpected response. Online, it is still used as a shorthand for random humor, awkward timing and perfectly deadpan delivery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the I Like Turtles sound from?

It comes from a local television news interview recorded at a zombie-themed event in 2007. A child being interviewed gave the unexpected response “I like turtles,” and the clip quickly became a viral internet meme.

Why is the I Like Turtles clip so popular?

People keep using it because the line is short, memorable and delivered with total sincerity. That deadpan, out-of-nowhere feeling makes it perfect for reaction edits, awkward punchlines and random humor in short videos.

How do creators usually use the I Like Turtles sound?

Most creators drop it after a dramatic pause, a strange question or a clip where someone says something unintentionally funny. It works best as a sudden cutaway reaction rather than background audio, because the surprise is the joke.