Homer Simpson is the central character of The Simpsons, the long-running American animated sitcom, and his panicked scream has become one of his most recognisable vocal reactions. Short clips of the scream have circulated widely as meme sounds and reaction audio, shared on soundboards and in short-form video edits where a single burst of panic can sell a joke. Its appeal comes from instant recognition: listeners know Homer immediately, even without seeing him. That familiarity has kept the brief scream in regular use for fails, scares, and exaggerated reactions.