Chaves, known in Spanish as El Chavo del Ocho, is a Mexican sitcom created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños that became a cultural staple in Brazil through its Portuguese dub. Its episodes used a studio laugh track to underline slapstick and misunderstandings in the neighbourhood setting. Clips of that laughter have since circulated online as short audio files, shared in meme edits, WhatsApp groups and reaction videos. The sound remains popular because it is instantly recognisable to Brazilian audiences and carries the gentle, family-friendly humour associated with the show.