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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Charlinho Just Wanted to Study” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 162 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 “Charlinho Just Wanted to Study” meme mean?
People use it to mock an absurd, dramatic effort for a very simple goal, or to say they are torn, very seriously, between two wishes.
Where does the “Charlinho Just Wanted to Study” meme come from?
Charlinho comes from “Brasil Mulambo”, a sketch of “Jornal Jornal” on Hermes e Renato (MTV), played by Felipe Torres. The sketch parodied TV shows about poverty: an 8-year-old Brazilian boy crosses a scalding river of piranhas, washes trucks and walks a road of broken glass to get to school. On May 30, 2019, World Potato Day, McDonald's and the agency DPZ&T brought the character back in a campaign at Largo da Batata in São Paulo, asking “do you like potatoes or studying more?”.
- 2019On May 30, World Potato Day, McDonald's and DPZ&T bring Charlinho back in a campaign in São Paulo.
How to use the “Charlinho Just Wanted to Study” meme
- Facing a 5 a.m. alarm: “I'm Charlinho, I just want to go study.”
- “So, potatoes or studying?” among friends who can't decide whether to go out.
- Under a photo of an endless commute: “Charlinho on his way to school.”
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The “Charlinho Just Wanted to Study” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Charlinho Just Wanted to Study” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Charlinho Just Wanted to Study comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack 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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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
Who is Charlinho?
A character from the “Brasil Mulambo” sketch on Hermes e Renato, an 8-year-old boy who faces everything to get to school.
Who plays Charlinho?
Actor Felipe Torres.
Why are potatoes mentioned?
Because the question “do you like potatoes or studying more?” was put to the character in a 2019 McDonald's campaign for World Potato Day.
How do I get the Charlinho Just Wanted to Study meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Charlinho Just Wanted to Study” is a common 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 Charlinho Just Wanted to Study card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Legião dos Heróis: Hermes e Renato, as melhores esquetes · Meio & Mensagem: No Dia Mundial da Batata, Charlinho garante suas McFritas · Resenha: Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar · checked on November 6, 2026.
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