The 'Howard Dean Scream,' also known as the 'I Have a Scream' speech or 'Byah!', occurred on January 19, 2004, during the Democratic presidential primary. After a disappointing third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses, Howard Dean delivered a high-energy speech to supporters, concluding with an enthusiastic, high-pitched yell. The moment was broadcast repeatedly by news networks, leading to a media frenzy that many believe derailed his campaign. In internet culture, the scream became one of the earliest viral political memes, frequently remixed with music or used to represent misplaced confidence, sudden outbursts, and over-the-top excitement.