"Alo polisia”Corresponds to one of the most popular phrases and memes that exist in the digital environment, to such an extent that it is possible to find a series of variations and interpretations today. The popular joke went viral on Facebook, and later spread on Twitter and other social networks..
Even on YouTube, some influencers and Internet users made a series of videos with parodies of this meme. The image focuses on the representation of a telephone conversation between two cactus, one that seems to be asking for help and the other that is the policeman.
The dialogue between the two is hilarious and somewhat incoherent, so users have been quickly hooked. However, according to some authorities this has also brought a series of consequences, such as false phone calls that, despite being jokes, have led to the obstruction of their functions..
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Although the expression initially lacked a particular meaning, users began to use it in different contexts:
-Making jokes about the efficiency of the police and their functions, especially when requesting their services or help.
-Emphasize that, despite having help, the situation does not end favorably.
-To indicate a call for attention, in a sarcastic tone, to those situations or condemnatory phrases regarding any subject. This became especially popular on Twitter, since when encountering tweets of this nature, the response was accompanied by an "alo polisia" and emojis of mermaids..
Something that has become clear regarding the use of memes is that both their presentation and their use change and become more flexible over time..
The meaning of the meme remained uncertain for a time after its introduction; However, it seems to have to do with a conversation that took place between a citizen and part of the Colombian police between 2015 and 2016, but always in an apparently consensual tone of joke..
It is believed that this exchange was made through a chat. Later it was copied into a series of images where the illustration of a cactus appeared, called Prickly Pear, which was already very popular on Messenger.
The dialogue that was established between both figures ended with an unsatisfactory outcome for whoever made the supposed call.
After its publication on Facebook, the meme and the stickers This cactus became famous, allowing users to also make their own versions and then share them with other Internet users. It is currently one of the most popular and current images to date.
There are also an important variety of memes that relate to Prickly Pear and the cactus figure in general:
First appeared in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, specifically in episode 11 of the second season.
During the chapter, several of the characters drink water from a cactus found in the desert, which produces hallucinations and other effects that include strange behaviors..
For fans of the series, this has been one of the most memorable chapters thanks to the comic situations present.
Another meme that became popular on the Internet was this one where you see some cactus leaves with sunglasses, with the connotation of mockery and jocularity.
In view of the fact that the image of the cactus was also considered tender and even moving, it immediately became the protagonist of other situations. In the case of "free hugs", you can see a smiling cactus offering hugs to whoever wishes.
This is another meme that became famous because it is accompanied by what looks like the following Google search: "Americans think Obama is a cactus." It appeared near the end of this president's face-to-face period..
In this meme, part of a label of an article of clothing is presented, to later show it with a cactus. In this way, it emphasizes showing the sensation of it on the skin..
In the universe of images about cacti, the illustration that shows two of these who meet and wish to greet each other emotionally also stands out. However, after hugging each other, both are sore.
-It is believed that the way in which both the meme and the dialogue that follows it is written has to do with the intention of giving it a funnier and even moving touch, since these cacti also have this almost tender image.
-The meme has been used in multiple contexts, it was even taken by the National Police of Peru as a tool to remember that the emergency telephone lines are for this and not for making jokes..
In fact, the image was part of an awareness campaign by the authorities, in order to reach especially the smallest of the house. After being published on Facebook, the image went viral to the point of having been shared more than a thousand times, and received the same amount of comments and reactions of all kinds.
-Facebook is one of the leading platforms for sharing viral content, and in view of the popularity of Prickly Pear, there have been fanpages where Internet users can make use of the meme and the stickers, so they can personalize their situations and make them more of their own.
-There are other written variants. As mentioned above, “alo polisia” became popular on Twitter, accompanied by images of mermaids and police cars. Some Internet users have even placed the onomatopoeia "wiu wiu" to emphasize the sarcasm of the comment..
-It was taken into account as one of the most important memes in Mexico and in various parts of Latin America.
-Apparently, the term Prickly Pear also refers to the texture of the skin of the sexual organs.
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