The chorus comes from Dubidubidu, a children's song by Chilean singer Christell, originally released in the early 2000s and rediscovered years later online. In 2023 and 2024, the chipi chapa section spread across TikTok and short-form video, usually paired with cats dancing, spinning or staring blankly at the camera. Its nonsense lyrics made it easy to reuse across languages, and the short, looping hook helped it travel far beyond its original audience. It remains popular because the melody is instantly recognisable, even for viewers who have never heard the full song.