The phrase comes from Brazilian Portuguese everyday speech, where é mentira is the blunt way to say something is not true, and the added slap turns a common denial into a shareable meme sting. Clips like this circulate on soundboards and in short video edits because the meaning is clear even without context, especially for Portuguese-speaking audiences. The combination of voice and impact sound has made it a reusable reaction for debunking jokes, fake claims and playful arguments online, rather than a line tied to one known film or show.