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“Bolsonaro’s Herd” meme: meaning, origin and common card

"Eu sou gado do Bolsonaro" ("I'm Bolsonaro's cattle") is a Brazilian meme that mocks unconditional support for president Jair Bolsonaro, comparing his supporters to cattle that follow their owner without question.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Bolsonaro’s Herd” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bolsonaro’s Herd” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 202 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 “Bolsonaro’s Herd” meme mean?

The meme is used to criticize anyone who defends a politician or an idea with no critical thinking, repeating the official line even in the face of mistakes or contradictions. Comparing someone to cattle reinforces the idea of blind obedience.

Where does the “Bolsonaro’s Herd” meme come from?

The phrase blends two earlier references from Brazilian internet culture. The first is the "Gado D+" meme, used to mock someone who blindly follows a romantic interest. The second is an altered version of the phrase "I'm one of Bolsonaro's robots", said by supporters in a satirical video responding to accusations that fake accounts and bots were being used to attack opponents online. Starting with the 2018 presidential election, the two references merged into "eu sou gado do Bolsonaro", used both by critics to mock the president's supporters and, ironically, by some supporters themselves.

  1. 2018The term "cattle" linked to Bolsonaro becomes popular during that year's presidential election.

How to use the “Bolsonaro’s Herd” meme

  • He defends every decision his boss makes without question, pure cattle.
  • I won't disagree with the group, I'm cattle too, she joked.
  • After the obvious mistake, only the cattle kept clapping.

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The “Bolsonaro’s Herd” card in MyMemeCards

Bolsonaro’s Herd card
NumberNo. 202
RarityCommon
CollectionBrazilian Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Brazilian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16555%
  • Rare8930%
  • Epic299.7%
  • Legendary144.7%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Bolsonaro’s Herd” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bolsonaro’s Herd 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 "gado do Bolsonaro" mean?

It's a way of mocking people who support president Jair Bolsonaro with no critical thinking, comparing that support to a herd's behavior.

Where did the cattle meme come from?

From two earlier references in Brazilian internet culture: the "Gado D+" meme and an ironic twist on the phrase "I'm one of Bolsonaro's robots".

Is the term only used by critics of Bolsonaro?

No. It is also used, ironically or jokingly, by some of the president's own supporters to describe themselves.

How do I get the Bolsonaro’s Herd meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bolsonaro’s Herd” 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 Bolsonaro’s Herd card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Museu de Memes — Eu sou gado do Bolsonaro · checked on November 6, 2026.

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