The growl is tied to the Carolina Panthers, the NFL team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, whose panther identity shapes its stadium sound, mascot presentation and fan culture. Short animal roars linked to team branding spread easily on soundboards because they need no context and work outside live games alongside crowd cheering. Fans and editors lifted this kind of sting for highlight packages, predictions and rivalry jokes, and searchers also find it when looking for a generic panther roar. Its brevity and clear sports association have kept it in circulation for game day content.