Beavis is one half of the duo in Beavis and Butt-Head, the MTV animated series created by Mike Judge that premiered in 1993. His loud, panicked scream became one of the character's most recognisable traits, often used when he was frightened, excited, or completely out of his depth. As clips and soundboards spread online, the short scream was lifted out of the show and reused in memes, reaction videos, and edits. It endures because it is instantly recognisable, lasts under a second, and turns shock into comedy without needing any context.