A mysterious cartoon lizard has become TikTok’s latest rising star.

The green reptile, standing in a pitch-black room with a somewhat dazed smile, is repeatedly smacking a small lizard icon on a glowing screen — each time triggering an automated voice saying “lizard.”

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It comes from a post-credits scene in Disney’s latest Pixar film “Elio” which was released in June. The scene was a promotion for Pixar’s upcoming release “Hoppers,” which arrives in theaters next spring.

But in recent weeks, the clip has turned into a viral meme, with the soundbite making its way into numerous musical remixes online.

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