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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lady Reportera” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21985 of the collection, and the 227th 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 “Lady Reportera” meme mean?
The meme highlights situations where someone accepts excessive help to avoid minor discomfort, such as keeping shoes dry instead of wading through water. It also represents the online harassment faced by a professional simply doing her job. The edits often ridicule the perceived “elegance” or refusal to engage with the harsh reality of the disaster.
Where does the “Lady Reportera” meme come from?
The photograph was taken in Puebla, Mexico, during flood coverage by Lydia Cumming, a journalist for TV Azteca Puebla. A colleague photographer captured the moment she was carried by a man and a woman to cross a flooded street without wetting her feet. The exact shooting date is unknown, but the image was posted on Facebook the following Friday. The hashtag #LadyReportera trended on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. This nickname follows a local practice of adding “Lady” to individuals who go viral for perceived inappropriate or elitist behavior. Cumming later explained she accepted help to visit an elderly, disabled neighbor, fearing it would be rude to refuse.
- 28 June 2016The hashtag #LadyReportera trends on social media following the widespread dissemination of the photo.
How to use the “Lady Reportera” meme
- Use the image to criticize someone refusing to get their hands dirty for a minor task.
- Post an edit showing the reporter in absurd situations to highlight the ridiculousness of online criticism.
- Reference the term to discuss unjustified cyberbullying against a victim or professional.
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The “Lady Reportera” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #227 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Lady Reportera” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lady Reportera comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
Who is Lady Reportera?
She is Lydia Cumming, a Mexican journalist whose photo went viral in 2016 while she was being carried through water during floods.
Why did Lady Reportera become famous?
The image caused outrage because it seemed she refused to walk through water to keep her shoes dry, which was interpreted as arrogance.
What does the name Lady Reportera mean?
This nickname uses the prefix “Lady,” often used in Mexico for people who go viral for behaviors deemed inappropriate or elitist.
How do I get the Lady Reportera meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lady Reportera” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Lady Reportera card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Memes salvadoreños comparan a #LadyReportera con bella ... · Reporter Carried Over Flood Waters, Becomes Meme, Gets ... · LadyReportera pide disculpas... pero igual la corrieron · checked on October 16, 2026.
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