Meaning of “Eh-ho, eh-ho(エッホエッホ)”

“Eh-ho, eh-ho(エッホエッホ)” is chant or rhythmic call used when running or carrying something, like a marching or working rhythm.
However, this chant recently became a meme featuring an owl.
Someone on social media added a song to a photo of a baby barn owl.
The song went:
“Eh-ho, eh-ho, I have to tell them (えっほえっほ伝えなきゃ)”
It was catchy and versatile, so it quickly spread as a meme.
Although it’s a slightly older meme now, many people still have it stuck in their heads.

Example Conversation

A: Eh-ho, eh-ho, I have to tell them (えっほえっほ伝えなきゃ)
B: What is it?
A: I have to tell them I have a date tomorrow.
B: That’s awesome!!!

A: エッホエッホ伝えなきゃ
B: 何？
A: 明日はデートだって伝えなきゃ
B: よかったじゃん！！！