The original 2012 video ends abruptly when the chick is run over by a large yellow tractor , accompanied by a loud "brum" sound. For many viewers, this sudden dark twist became the song's defining moment.
The "deep story" of is often a tongue-in-cheek reference to its surprisingly dark ending and its long history as a piece of folklore before becoming a viral hit. The Lore: Life, Death, and Revenge PULCINO PIO - Il Pulcino Pio (Official video)
The "deeper" reality of the song is that it wasn't an original creation of the 2010s. It has roots in: The original 2012 video ends abruptly when the
Further videos depicted the chick's struggle with fame, being chased by paparazzi and fans as it deals with the pressures of being a global celebrity. Historical Origins The Lore: Life, Death, and Revenge The "deeper"
Due to the original's popularity, Radio Globo released a sequel titled "La Vendetta" (The Revenge) in September 2012. In this version, the chick returns from the hospital as a muscular, "Rambo-style" version of itself to take down the tractor.
It is based on a Brazilian children's poem from the early 20th century called "A Minha Velha" .
Versions of the song were recorded as far back as 1939 in Greece (titled "At the Fair (The Little Rooster)" ) and in 1958 Brazil (as "Minha Véia" ). Why it's a "Tormentone"