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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “If It Was Made in The Philippines” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22222 of the collection, and the 88th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “If It Was Made in The Philippines” meme mean?
The meme highlights the comedic absurdity of over-the-top emotion. By pairing ordinary footage with intense, tragic music, it creates a humorous contrast between the gravity of the sound and the triviality of the visual. Users employ it to ironically suggest that every small incident deserves the weight of a soap opera, celebrating the excessive codes of Asian drama for entertainment purposes.
Where does the “If It Was Made in The Philippines” meme come from?
The meme originated from a video posted on Facebook on September 11, 2016, by user Mr. Putotoy. The clip combined a scene from the 2002 movie Spider-Man, where the hero tries to stop a train, with the song “Wag Ka Nang Umiyak”. This track is a cover by Gary Valenciano used as the theme song for the Philippine series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which aired on ABS-CBN starting in September 2015. The initial video gained significant traction, accumulating nearly 783,000 views and over 12,500 shares within a week. The concept relies on intentionally kitschy associations between international scenes and this specific music to evoke heroic or melodramatic tones. Available sources do not confirm an initial spread via TikTok or indicate if the format existed prior to this specific Facebook publication.
- September 11, 2016Publication of the viral video by Mr. Putotoy on Facebook, marking the documented start of the meme.
How to use the “If It Was Made in The Philippines” meme
- Overlay a Finding Dory clip onto the soaring strings to turn a simple underwater chase into a tragic sequence.
- Apply the music to Game of Thrones scenes to emphasize the theatrical nature of political battles.
- Edit a Stranger Things reunion using this theme to highlight the dramatic urgency of teenage interactions.
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The “If It Was Made in The Philippines” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “If It Was Made in The Philippines” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; If It Was Made in The Philippines comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common 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 5 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 if it was made in the philippines mean?
It refers to a video format applying highly dramatic Filipino telenovela music to various clips to create a comedic effect through contrast.
Wag ka ng umiyak origin?
It is a Gary Valenciano cover serving as the theme song for the series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano on ABS-CBN since 2015.
Mr putotoy facebook meme?
This user posted the first known video of the meme in September 2016, mixing Spider-Man with the cited Philippine song.
Tiktok if it was made in the philippines?
Reliable sources do not directly link the meme's origin to TikTok; its initial virality occurred primarily via Facebook.
How do I get the If It Was Made in The Philippines meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “If It Was Made in The Philippines” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the If It Was Made in The Philippines card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: If It Was Made in The Philippines · COLDPLAY LIVE IN MANILA WITH SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST! | If It Was Made in The Philippines · What does this "This series is made in the PHL" meme tell us? · checked on October 17, 2026.
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