The phrase comes from Brazilian Portuguese slang, where calma la is used to tell someone to slow down and pirra and poronga add a teasing, informal punch. Clips credited to Hastad circulate on soundboards and in short video edits, usually detached from their original context and reused as a standalone reaction. Its popularity comes from how recognisable the rhythm is even for viewers who do not speak Portuguese, turning a brief scolding line into a reusable meme cue for arguments, livestream moments and exaggerated reveals across social platforms.