The phrase comes from everyday Rioplatense Spanish slang, especially heard in Argentina and Uruguay, where sorete is a vulgar insult and gordo is often used as a teasing nickname as well as a description. As a standalone soundboard clip, gordo sorete spread through prank shares, chat audios and short video edits rather than from a single identified film or show. Its lasting appeal is its brevity and bluntness, letting creators drop a familiar Spanish language roast into a reaction without needing context, setup or a longer dialogue exchange.