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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “He was special” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22904 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 142 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “He was special” meme mean?
The meme captures the lump in the throat when someone talks about a person they loved and lost. The line is short, almost plain, and draws all its force from Vince McMahon’s tearful face. People use it to pay tribute to someone gone, an idol or a vanished era, but also with a wink for exaggerated sorrow over a trivial detail.
Where does the “He was special” meme come from?
André René Roussimoff, known as André the Giant, was born on May 19, 1946 and died on January 28, 1993. Signed in 1973 by promoter Vincent J. McMahon, he became a fixture of the World Wrestling Federation that Vince McMahon later took over. On April 10, 2018, HBO aired the documentary André the Giant, the source of the clip in which Vince McMahon, moved, repeats “He was special.” Reuploaded on YouTube as “Vince McMahon crying,” the footage gave the internet its template.
- May 19, 1946Birth of André René Roussimoff, later André the Giant.
- January 28, 1993Death of André the Giant.
- April 10, 2018HBO airs the documentary André the Giant.
How to use the “He was special” meme
- Caption a photo of a late pet with “he was special.”
- React with a wink to the end of a series you loved.
- Pay tribute to a retiring colleague using McMahon’s face.
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The “He was special” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 142 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @grimshal |
How to get the “He was special” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; He was special comes out of the Memes World series 77 as an epic 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 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Where does the “He was special” meme come from?
From an interview with Vince McMahon in the documentary André the Giant, aired on HBO on April 10, 2018, in which the WWE boss speaks emotionally about the wrestler.
Who was André the Giant?
André René Roussimoff, born May 19, 1946 and died January 28, 1993, a French wrestler who became one of the biggest attractions of the WWF, including at WrestleMania III in 1987.
What does “He was special” mean?
It is a line of tribute full of emotion, quoted to speak about someone irreplaceable.
Is Vince McMahon really crying?
In the documentary clip he looks deeply moved while speaking about André the Giant, which is why edits are called the “Vince McMahon crying meme.”
How do I get the He was special meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “He was special” is an epic 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 He was special card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia (EN) : André the Giant · YouTube : Vince McMahon, « He was special… » · YouTube : Vince McMahon emotional about the death of Andre the Giant · checked on November 1, 2026.
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