Cebolinha is one of the main characters in Turma da Mônica, the long-running Brazilian comic and animation series created by Mauricio de Sousa, where he is known for his scheming plans and distinctive way of speaking. This short phone clip, in which he calls out mayday, circulates online as a standalone meme sound rather than as a famous scene, and it is mainly shared on soundboards and in short-form video edits. Its appeal comes from that instantly recognisable cartoon panic, which works even for viewers who do not know the original series.