Vasco da Gama, the Rio de Janeiro club founded in 1898, became a frequent target for relegation jokes after multiple drops from Brazil's Serie A. Opposing supporters turned sinking imagery into a running gag whenever results went badly, and short audio clips helped spread it across WhatsApp groups, football pages and meme edits. The Vasco sinking sound survives because relegation battles return every season, giving rival fans a ready made reaction each time the club struggles near the bottom of the table again.