The clip comes from Twitch streamer Sheepchu, whose channel is credited in the original upload, and it takes its name from the Portuguese phrase 'a porca' paired with the ;-; crying face. It spread as a small soundboard and streaming in-joke rather than a mainstream meme, passed around by viewers who use short streamer reactions in edits and Discord chats. Its appeal is the contrast between the ordinary words and the miserable, drawn-out delivery, which makes it reusable for any minor disappointment in a game or chat.