One of the earliest known instances of Speegimp was a thread on a popular online forum, where a user claimed to have heard the term from a friend who worked at a local college radio station. According to the user, Speegimp was a nickname for an obscure song by a lesser-known band, which had gained popularity within a small circle of music enthusiasts. While this explanation seemed plausible, it was met with skepticism by others, who questioned the authenticity of the account.
The character’s popularity has inspired several small developers to incorporate “sleep‑themed” mechanics: speepygimp