iCarly was a Nickelodeon sitcom that ran from 2007 to 2012, starring Miranda Cosgrove as Carly Shay, a teenager who hosts a popular web show with her friends. The series relied on loud reactions, random humour and exaggerated expressions, which made short clips from it ideal for soundboards. This ahh circulated online as a downloadable ringtone and meme sound, shared separately from any episode. Its popularity continued after the show ended, helped by nostalgia, reruns and a revival series that launched in 2021.