The clip is credited to Último Programa do Mundo, often shortened to UPM, a Brazilian comedy programme known for absurd sketches and quotable lines. The file circulated on Portuguese-language soundboards with the title 'Eu trabalho em prol', preserving only the opening of the statement. Because the sentence never explains what the work is for, listeners began reusing it out of context online. It spread as a short WhatsApp and meme reaction, especially in Brazil, where its formal wording contrasts with everyday, low-effort situations.