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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Man Crying In The Bar” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22385 of the collection, and the 271st 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 “Man Crying In The Bar” meme mean?
This image captures raw vulnerability. The man sits alone, overwhelmed by his feelings while sad music plays nearby. The contrast between his private pain and the public setting creates ironic humor. Users employ it to show they feel things deeply, sometimes exaggeratedly, or to mock their own romantic or life failures with dark comedy.
Where does the “Man Crying In The Bar” meme come from?
The photograph was taken in Brazil and shared on Instagram on March 9, 2015, by poet Bráulio Bessa. The man is identified as Zé Eudo de Dona Santana, who was suffering from serious health issues at the time. According to an explanation posted on Twitter on April 9, 2020, the musicians in the background are Roberto Alves and Zé Nilson Ferreira. They were performing the song 'Conversando com Deus'. The exact date of the shot remains unknown, as does its original platform before Instagram. The image spread globally as a reaction macro for melancholy.
- 2015Initial publication of the photo on Instagram by Bráulio Bessa on March 9.
- 2020Bráulio Bessa clarifies the identities of the musicians and context on Twitter on April 9.
How to use the “Man Crying In The Bar” meme
- Post this image when listening to a sad ballad and feeling overwhelmed by nostalgia.
- Reply to a friend announcing a difficult breakup to show dramatic empathy.
- Illustrate a minor personal failure by adding a humorous caption about your own distress.
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The “Man Crying In The Bar” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 53/100 · #271 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Man Crying In The Bar” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Man Crying In The Bar 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
Who is the man in the Man Crying In The Bar meme?
He is Zé Eudo de Dona Santana, a Brazilian bar customer photographed weeping after health struggles.
What song plays in the Man Crying In The Bar meme?
The musicians perform 'Conversando com Deus', a Brazilian song that accompanies the scene of sadness.
Why is the man crying in the meme?
The man was going through serious health problems when the photo was taken, explaining his visible distress.
How do I get the Man Crying In The Bar meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Man Crying In The Bar” 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 Man Crying In The Bar card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Man Crying In The Bar · Black Man Crying / Thank God For My Reefer - Know Your Meme · Wesley Snipes Crying - Know Your Meme · checked on October 17, 2026.
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