Description: The singing biscuit jar and badge from the Spanish prime minister's 22 October 2026 talk-show appearance have a political backstory.
Pedro Sánchez gave host David Broncano a dog-shaped biscuit jar to make a joke out of “Perro Sanxe,” a nickname once used to insult him. Opening it played “Who Let the Dogs Out” and revealed a badge bearing the nickname.
What happened on television?
On 22 October 2026, Spain's prime minister appeared on RTVE's comedy talk show La Revuelta. Guests traditionally bring presents. Sánchez first offered a chess set; contributor Ricardo Castella joked that chess involves defeating a king, a phrase with an obvious political double meaning. Next came a white dog figure with a red cape, used to store biscuits or pet treats. Sánchez talked about his own dogs, opened the container, and the dog-themed song played. He then pinned the hidden “Perro Sanxe” badge to his shirt.
The older joke
Perro means “dog” in Spanish. Sanxe is a deliberately altered internet spelling of Sánchez, not a pet's name. The expression circulated as a political put-down before supporters and Sánchez's Socialist Party (PSOE) reclaimed it during the 2023 election campaign. It appeared on merchandise, including badges. The 2026 prop revived that earlier meme rather than creating a new one.
Why people laughed
There are three beats: an unusually cartoonish gift from a head of government, a surprise song about dogs, and the guest proudly wearing his former insult. The person targeted by the joke now delivers its punchline.
The interview aired before Spain's 29 November election. Spanish reporting on 23 October described both praise and criticism. Its local prominence does not establish worldwide virality.
Bottom line
The singing dog was a visual callback to an older political nickname. The badge, not the biscuits, was the final surprise.
References (6)
- https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/la-revuelta/regalos-mensaje-pedro-sanchez/17279297/
- https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/la-revuelta/programa-22-10-2026-pedro-sanchez/17279095/
- https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/comunicacion/2026/10/22/un-perro-se-cuela-los-curiosos-regalos-pedro-sanchez-broncano-revuelta-2062041.html
- https://www.elespanol.com/espana/politica/20230804/psoe-explota-perro-sanxe-vende-camisetas-chapas-eslogan-tienda-oficial/784171673_0.amp.html
- https://www.infobae.com/espana/2026/10/22/los-dos-regalos-de-pedro-sanchez-a-david-broncano-en-la-revuelta-un-juego-de-cargarse-al-rey-y-el-guino-al-perro-sanxe/
- https://www.larazon.es/espana/falsa-risa-acaba-ganar-elecciones-redes-reaccionan-entrevista-pedro-sanchez-revuelta_202610236adb12261e66613d9f1a2927.html
