The chant comes from Dubidubidu, a children's song by Chilean singer Christell Rodríguez that first gained attention in the early 2000s and later found a second life online. In 2024 it spread widely on TikTok, where creators paired the catchy chorus with videos of cats dancing, spinning and reacting, turning the audio into a shorthand for playful chaos. Its simple repetition makes it instantly recognisable even in an 18-second clip, which is why editors still reach for it for pet content and lighthearted memes.