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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hey, Zezé” is a legendary card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 9 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 “Hey, Zezé” meme mean?
The meme represents that moment when someone demands or requests something with total confidence, and the situation turns against them right after, exposing them to ridicule. Quoting "Fala, Zezé" is a way of mocking overconfidence followed by failure, especially when a private request ends up going public.
Where does the “Hey, Zezé” meme come from?
Thiago Neves's audio message to executive Zezé Perrella went viral in November 2019, a day after Cruzeiro lost 1-0 to CSA at the Mineirão. In the recording, the midfielder asked the board to pay at least 60% of the overdue wages. The episode took on a life of its own when CSA forward Iury Castilho repeated the phrase, with the phone gesture, while celebrating the second goal of CSA's 2-1 win over Cruzeiro in Série B on 26 September 2021.
- 2019Thiago Neves' audio to Zezé Perrella goes viral one day after Cruzeiro's loss to CSA.
How to use the “Hey, Zezé” meme
- He asked for the raise with so much confidence and it didn't happen, total fala, Zezé moment.
- The team thought they were favorites, blew the lead and lost, and the fans left chanting fala, Zezé.
- He went and demanded what was agreed in front of everyone and it blew up in his face, pure fala, Zezé.
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The “Hey, Zezé” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hey, Zezé” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hey, Zezé comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a legendary 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 40 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
What does the fala, Zezé meme mean?
It refers to a 2019 audio recording in which player Thiago Neves asked club director Zezé Perrella to pay overdue wages before a match the team ended up losing, used today to mock confident requests that go wrong.
Who is Zezé in the fala, Zezé meme?
Zezé Perrella was the Cruzeiro director to whom midfielder Thiago Neves asked, in an audio recording, for the payment of overdue wages before a match against CSA in 2019.
How do I get the Hey, Zezé meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hey, Zezé” is a legendary 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 Hey, Zezé card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Áudio de Thiago Neves pedindo dinheiro antes de jogo com o CSA viraliza · Lance: Atacante do CSA comemora gol da virada sobre Cruzeiro com 'fala, Zezé' · checked on November 6, 2026.
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