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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Caramelo the Rooftop Horse” is an epic card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 22 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Caramelo the Rooftop Horse” meme mean?
People bring him up to talk about resilience, solidarity and hope in the middle of a disaster. In images and captions Caramelo also cheers up someone who is holding on through a hard time.
Where does the “Caramelo the Rooftop Horse” meme come from?
According to the Portuguese Wikipedia, the horse spent about four days on the roof of a house in the Mathias Velho neighborhood of Canoas. On May 8, 2024, #SalvemOCavalodeCanoas trended on X, and public figures such as Felipe Neto called for his rescue. On May 9, firefighters and vets sedated him, loaded him onto a boat and took him to the Ulbra veterinary hospital. The nickname “Caramelo” came from the outpouring online, a nod to Brazil’s beloved caramel-colored mutts. The university adopted him in December 2024.
- 2024In early May, the horse is spotted on a flooded roof in Canoas and rescued on May 9.
- 2024In December, the Lutheran University of Brazil (Ulbra) adopts him.
How to use the “Caramelo the Rooftop Horse” meme
- Hang in there, you’re about to be the Caramelo of the week and get off that roof.
- This week was so rough I felt like Caramelo the horse waiting to be rescued.
- Share this, we need more people with Caramelo’s energy.
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The “Caramelo the Rooftop Horse” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Caramelo the Rooftop Horse” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Caramelo the Rooftop Horse comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack 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.
Free · no account needed
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 Caramelo the horse?
A horse rescued on May 9, 2024 from a rooftop in Canoas (Rio Grande do Sul) during the floods.
Why is he called Caramelo?
The nickname came from social media during the campaign to save him, a reference to the beloved “caramelo” mutts of Brazil.
Where is Caramelo now?
According to the Portuguese Wikipedia, Ulbra adopted him in December 2024 and he lives at its teaching farm.
How do I get the Caramelo the Rooftop Horse meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Caramelo the Rooftop Horse” is an epic card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Caramelo the Rooftop Horse card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia : Caramelo (cavalo) · Diário do Nordeste : Cavalo ‘caramelo’ é resgatado após ficar ilhado em telhado em Canoas (RS) · Museu de Memes : Cavalo Caramelo RS · checked on November 6, 2026.
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