Polygon reflects on a memorable line from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, in which the companion Esquie says he is both “Whooo” and “Wheee”, using the sounds to describe sadness and happiness. The article argues that the exchange matters because it captures emotional balance: people can experience grief or anxiety while still finding comfort, friendship and small sources of joy.

The line appears in an optional camp conversation between Esquie and the playable character Verso, as they discuss their friend François becoming quieter after a bereavement. Esquie’s simple language conveys the closeness of the characters and the game’s wider themes of grief, while lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen told Polygon in May 2025 that the scene was shaped late at night from an instinctive attempt to capture its emotional tone.