Plantão da Globo is the breaking news bulletin of Rede Globo, a Brazilian television network, used to interrupt regular programming for urgent reports. Its instantly recognisable musical cue has become a cultural shorthand for important news in Brazil, long associated with major national events. Online, creators lifted the sound from television broadcasts and reused it in memes, parody videos and social media edits, where the familiar jingle turns small announcements into mock breaking news. That shared recognition keeps it popular for comedy and satire.