While the exact original video behind apurate oye choclo con peluca is unclear, the phrase circulates as a piece of absurdist Spanish-language humor on meme soundboards. Its appeal comes from the clash between the impatient command at the start and the surreal image of corn wearing a wig. Shared as a quick reaction audio in meme edits and group chats, its three-second length makes it easy to drop into jokes and shitposts without breaking the pacing.