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“Hasta la vista, baby” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Hasta la vista, baby” is a farewell line from Terminator 2, delivered by the T-800 before shooting the T-1000.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hasta la vista, baby” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77, number 22936 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 139 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Hasta la vista, baby” meme mean?

In Spanish, “hasta la vista” means roughly “see you later” or “goodbye.” Adding “baby” gives the farewell a cocky, playful edge, closely tied to the T-800’s delivery. The line works as a humorous sign-off, a theatrical way to end a situation, or a joking announcement that an obstacle is about to be removed. Depending on the moment, it can sound like a quip, a mild challenge, or an over-the-top goodbye.

Where does the “Hasta la vista, baby” meme come from?

The line is best known from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, released in 1991. John Connor, played by Edward Furlong, teaches the T-800 several casual expressions, including “hasta la vista, baby.” The T-800, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, later repeats it during the final confrontation with the T-1000 at a steel mill, just before firing. Its source is a feature film, not a TV show or an online platform. The available information does not identify the first online post, date, or platform for any particular meme version. The phrase itself predates the movie: Bob Hope reportedly used it on the 1970 television special Raquel, featuring Raquel Welch.

  1. 1970Bob Hope reportedly used the phrase on the TV special Raquel, featuring Raquel Welch.
  2. 1991Terminator 2: Judgment Day features the T-800 delivering the line.

How to use the “Hasta la vista, baby” meme

  • Leave a group chat for the weekend with a dramatic sign-off.
  • Joke that an unwanted file is about to be deleted.
  • Celebrate getting past a difficult stretch as if the obstacle has just vanished.

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The “Hasta la vista, baby” card in MyMemeCards

Hasta la vista baby card
NumberNo. 22936
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 77
Fame50/100 · #64 of 139
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
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Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 139 cards
  • Common4734%
  • Rare3626%
  • Epic3827%
  • Legendary1410%
  • Mythic42.9%

How to get the “Hasta la vista, baby” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hasta la vista, baby comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hasta la vista, baby” mean?

“Hasta la vista” roughly means “see you later” or “goodbye” in Spanish. Adding “baby” makes it sound cocky and playful.

Who says “Hasta la vista, baby” in Terminator 2?

The T-800 says it, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. He repeats an expression he learned from John Connor.

Where did “Hasta la vista, baby” come from?

The line is best known from the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The phrase existed earlier and was reportedly used by Bob Hope on a 1970 TV special.

When do people use “Hasta la vista, baby”?

People use it as a humorous goodbye or to mark the end of a situation. It can also suggest, jokingly, that an obstacle is about to disappear.

How do I get the Hasta la vista, baby meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hasta la vista, baby” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Hasta la vista, baby card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Terminator 2: Judgement Day – “Hasta la vista, baby” · “Hasta la vista, baby.” — Who Said It? The Terminator ... · Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - Quotes - IMDbwww.imdb.com › title › quotes · checked on November 5, 2026.

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