The Carolina Panthers are an NFL franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina, awarded in 1993 and beginning play in 1995, with the black panther as their identity. Growl and roar clips tied to the team name spread on soundboards as fans and editors shared short animal sounds for game day use. Online, the panther call moved beyond football into general predator edits and reaction videos, where a brief roar signals power, intimidation or a dramatic entrance without needing any dialogue or music to explain the mood.