In the mid-2000s, as internet culture moved from forums to social media platforms like MySpace and Facebook, "Vote for Pedro" became a shorthand for a specific type of irony. It signaled that the wearer was "in on the joke"—an acknowledgement of the film's awkward humor. This phenomenon highlights how entertainment content is repurposed in the digital age. Pedro became a disembodied icon, his image used to signify underdog status, nonconformity, or a vague nostalgia for the mundane.