The clip circulates online as part of a collection of Portuguese prank calls, known in Portugal as apanhados, where callers use straight-faced, everyday questions to catch people off guard. Xano's fleas-and-ticks line became a favourite because it sounds ordinary at first and ridiculous on second thought, making it easy to quote in comments, chats and short videos. Its short length helped it travel as a soundboard favourite among Portuguese-speaking listeners who enjoy classic radio-style pranks and absurd humour.