Manoel Gomes is a Brazilian singer who became widely known online in 2019 after the song Caneta Azul went viral. Since then, his voice, image and delivery have spread across meme pages, reposts and short-form video edits in Brazil. Many creators use Manoel Gomes clips in AI voice jokes, parody dubbing and low-fi reaction content because his voice is instantly recognizable to a large online audience. The sound remains popular because it carries both nostalgia from that viral moment and a naturally comic tone in new edits.