Silvio Santos was one of Brazil's most famous television presenters and the founder of SBT, hosting his long-running Sunday programme for decades and becoming known for lively catchphrases and audience interaction. Manda embora, meaning send him away, became one of his signature dismissals, shouted with humour when he wanted someone removed from the stage. The line later spread beyond television through memes, WhatsApp audios and short video edits, where Brazilian creators reuse it as a shorthand for rejection. Its familiarity and theatrical delivery keep it popular long after its original broadcasts.