The line is associated with Diego Capusotto, the Argentine comedian known for the sketch series Peter Capusotto y sus videos, which began on Argentine television in 2006. His absurd characters and catchphrases circulated widely online long after broadcast, first in forums and video uploads, then as short shareable audios for WhatsApp and social media. Tengo dolares survived as a standalone reaction because the phrase needs no setup, and in Argentina references to holding dollars instantly signal savings, status, and economic anxiety, giving the joke lasting local resonance.