You remember the shirt-ripping. You remember the high-pitched "GIBBEEE!" that used to echo through the halls of Ridgeway Secondary. For a solid chunk of the late 2000s, Noah Munck—better known as Gibby—was the undisputed king of weird on Nickelodeon. Then there was his tiny, equally bizarre sidekick of a brother, Guppy, played by his actual real-life brother Ethan Munck.
But then the show ended. 2012 came and went. The revival happened on Paramount+ a few years back, and while Carly, Freddie, and Spencer were all there, Gibby was a total ghost.
It’s kinda weird, right? People still meme the guy daily. You see him in your Twitter feed every time someone wants to express chaotic energy. But where are they actually? Honestly, the answer involves a lot of experimental electronic music, a very specific type of "disturbing" YouTube comedy, and a calculated choice to leave the "funny fat kid" trope in the past.
The Truth About the Gibby Spin-off That Never Was
Back in 2013, Nickelodeon actually tried to keep the Gibby train rolling. They filmed a pilot for a show literally titled Gibby. The premise was basically the character getting a job at a recreational center and mentoring a group of socially awkward middle schoolers.
It sounds like typical Nick fare, but here's the thing: it never aired.
The network passed on it. While Sam Puckett got her own show with Sam & Cat, Noah Munck was left in a weird limbo. He did a guest spot on Sam & Cat in the episode "#SuperPsycho" in 2014, but that was pretty much the last time we saw the "real" Gibby. Looking back, that might have been the best thing for him. Noah was starting to grow up, and he was clearly getting tired of being the punching bag.
Why Noah Munck Refused the iCarly Revival
When the iCarly reboot was announced for 2021, fans expected the whole gang. We knew Jennette McCurdy wasn't coming back—she’s been incredibly vocal about her traumatic experience as a child star in her memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died.
Noah’s reason for staying away was a bit different, though no less valid.
He's talked about it in various interviews and podcasts over the years, essentially saying he has a "love-hate relationship" with the character. Imagine being 25 years old and having strangers scream at you to take your shirt off in a grocery store. It gets old. Fast.
Noah felt that Gibby was often the "butt of the joke," and he didn't want to go back to that specific type of caricature. He wanted to be taken seriously as a creator. If you look at his career post-Nick, he spent a massive amount of time on The Goldbergs playing "Naked" Rob Smith. Sure, the name suggests more of the same, but it was a more grounded, long-running sitcom role that allowed him to actually act.
Sadworld: The Strange Rebirth of a Child Star
If you want to know what Noah Munck is actually into, you have to look at his YouTube channel, Sadworld.
It is... intense. It's not Nickelodeon. At all.
Sadworld is a collection of surreal, avant-garde, and often deeply uncomfortable comedy sketches. We’re talking heavy glitch aesthetics, distorted audio, and dark humor that feels more like a fever dream than a TV show. It’s clear this is where his heart is. He’s not just an actor there; he’s the director, the editor, and the visionary.
- The Vibe: Lo-fi, chaotic, and intentionally "off."
- The Goal: Breaking the "child star" mold by being as un-marketable as possible.
- The Music: He produces almost all the soundtracks under the name Sadworldbeats.
He’s also made music under the names NoxiK and Noah Praise God. It’s mostly experimental electronic and hip-hop. It's actually good, which is the surprising part. Most actors-turned-musicians make generic pop, but Noah is out here making stuff that sounds like it belongs in an underground club in Berlin or a glitch-hop playlist on SoundCloud.
Whatever Happened to Guppy?
Ethan Munck is a bit more of a mystery. While Noah stayed in the industry via The Goldbergs and his online projects, Ethan mostly stepped away from the spotlight.
However, he did something Noah wouldn't do: he came back.
In the iCarly revival, Ethan Munck actually reprised his role as Guppy for a cameo in the season 2 episode "iObject, Lewbert!" He appeared as a witness in a trial, and honestly, seeing him all grown up was a trip for everyone who grew up with the original series. He’s still got that deadpan delivery, but he seems to treat acting more like a "fun thing to do once in a while" rather than a full-time career.
Outside of that cameo, Ethan is pretty private. He’s popped up in a few small projects like Fresh Off the Boat and New Girl (where he played a "Kid Ghost"), but he isn't chasing the Hollywood A-list. He’s just a normal guy who happened to be part of one of the biggest kids' shows in history.
The Legacy of the Munck Brothers in 2026
It’s 2026 now, and the landscape for former child stars is totally different than it was ten years ago. We’ve seen the "quiet on set" documentaries and heard the horror stories. In that context, the Munck brothers seem like they’ve handled things pretty well.
Noah has successfully transitioned from "the kid who takes his shirt off" to a respected (if niche) indie creator. He’s not trying to be the next Chris Pratt. He seems perfectly happy making weird videos for a dedicated audience that appreciates his actual sense of humor, not just the memes.
The Actionable Takeaway for Fans:
- Check out Sadworld: If you haven't seen his YouTube work, go in with an open mind. It's weird, but it's the real Noah.
- Respect the Boundary: If you ever run into Noah or Ethan, maybe don't yell "Gibby!" or "Guppy!" at them. They’ve spent the last decade plus trying to be seen as individuals.
- Stream the Music: Look up "Noah Praise God" or "NoxiK" on Spotify or SoundCloud. If you like experimental beats, you'll probably actually dig it.
The story of Gibby and Guppy isn't a tragic "where are they now" story. It's a story about two guys who got famous for being weird and decided to stay weird on their own terms. That’s a win in my book.