Silvio Berlusconi was one of Italy's most recognisable political figures, known for his distinctive speaking style and frequent appearances in satire, which made him a natural subject for impersonations and parody clips. Fake Berlusconi audio circulates on soundboards and social platforms as a shorthand for over-the-top political theatre, especially in Italian-language meme culture and reaction videos. Because the voice is instantly associated with power, wealth and showmanship, creators reuse it whenever they want a joke to sound like an official announcement, even when the original recording behind a particular clip is unclear.