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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Botafogo’s Crying Gesture” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 164 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 “Botafogo’s Crying Gesture” meme mean?
The gesture mocks the opponent as a "crybaby," suggesting they complained too much about the referee instead of accepting defeat.
Where does the “Botafogo’s Crying Gesture” meme come from?
The taunt began at the 2008 Taça Guanabara final, when Botafogo lost the title to Flamengo after a controversial penalty called by referee Marcelo de Lima Henrique. After the match, midfielder Túlio Guerreiro cried during a press conference, saying he'd rather not play the Rio state championship again. Three days later, in the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo forward Souza scored against Cienciano and rubbed his eyes in a crying gesture, mocking the rival, creating the "chororô." Hernane (2013), Vinícius Júnior (2018) and Bruno Henrique (2023) later repeated the celebration against Botafogo.
- 2008Botafogo loses the Taça Guanabara final to Flamengo and complains about the referee in an emotional press conference.
- 2008Three days later, Souza scores for Flamengo against Cienciano and does the chororô gesture for the first time.
- 2013Forward Hernane repeats the chororô gesture on a goal against Botafogo.
- 2018Vinícius Júnior redoes the chororô taunt in a rivalry match against Botafogo.
- 2023Bruno Henrique repeats the chororô on a Flamengo goal against Botafogo.
How to use the “Botafogo’s Crying Gesture” meme
- Flamengo scores against Botafogo and here comes the chororô again.
- Stop crying about the ref or you'll get the chororô.
- After all that complaining, all that's missing is the chororô.
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The “Botafogo’s Crying Gesture” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Botafogo’s Crying Gesture” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Botafogo’s Crying Gesture 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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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 the chororô gesture mean?
It's a taunt mimicking crying, used by Flamengo players and fans against Botafogo after scoring in a rivalry match.
When did the chororô start?
It started in 2008, after Botafogo lost the Taça Guanabara final while complaining heavily about the referee.
Who did the chororô first?
Flamengo forward Souza did the gesture first on a goal against Cienciano, three days after the controversial 2008 final.
How do I get the Botafogo’s Crying Gesture meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Botafogo’s Crying Gesture” 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 Botafogo’s Crying Gesture card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Qual a origem do 'chororô'? Saiba a história da provocação entre Flamengo e Botafogo · checked on November 6, 2026.
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