Pica Pau is the Brazilian Portuguese name for Woody Woodpecker, the cartoon character created in 1940 by Walter Lantz. The dubbed episodes aired for decades on Brazilian television, making many lines part of everyday slang. Fui tapeado, which translates as I was deceived, became a standalone reaction clip shared on WhatsApp, TikTok and meme pages. Its popularity comes from how universally it fits modern online life, from fake promotions to friendly scams, and Brazilian audiences instantly recognize the voice and humor from childhood reruns.