Ay Caramba began as one of Bart Simpson's signature catchphrases on The Simpsons, the long-running American animated sitcom, where the young troublemaker used the Spanish exclamation whenever he was caught out or stunned by something. Clips of the line circulated on early soundboards and video platforms, and it became a staple reaction sound for edits, memes and short-form videos. Its brevity, instantly recognisable cartoon voice and playful tone keep it useful decades later, alongside other short reaction clips like Bruh for creators who need a quick funny beat of surprise.