The phrase combines oxi, a common expression in Northeastern Brazil, with quem liga, a everyday way to say nobody cares. Short voice notes with this line circulated as WhatsApp audios and reaction clips, where the blunt delivery made it easy to reuse out of context. It later spread to TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts as a meme sound for dismissing gossip, boasts and minor complaints. Because the meaning is clear even from tone alone, creators keep using it as a quick, funny shutdown that needs no setup or explanation.