The original Gemidao do WhatsApp spread across Brazil through WhatsApp in 2017, built around the simple trick of hiding a loud moan inside what seemed like an ordinary audio message. It became a national prank, reported in Brazilian media after being played in workplaces, classrooms and public transport. This newer version, labelled cuidado, meaning careful, is part of that same tradition, warning those in on the joke while still catching new listeners, which is why the format keeps resurfacing in group chats and meme edits.