Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian media magnate and former prime minister who led Forza Italia, became known for a theatrical, crowd-pleasing speaking style at rallies and on television. Evviva is a traditional Italian cheer, close to hurray or long live, and in his delivery it became a recognisable burst of optimism and self-celebration. Clips of his speeches have circulated widely in Italian meme culture and beyond, where this shout is reused out of context to turn ordinary announcements, victories and jokes into mock-heroic celebrations.