Victorious was a Nickelodeon teen sitcom from the early 2010s about students at the fictional Hollywood Arts performing arts school, and The Slap was its recurring in-show feature for short, playful updates. Fans began reusing its bright background music in online edits because it immediately recalled the show's lighthearted, theatrical style. It has since become a handy shorthand for gossip, reveals and sitcom-style drama in short-form videos, especially among viewers who grew up watching the series.