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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose?” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 197 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 “Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose?” meme mean?
Used to tease a rival who lost sleep wishing for a Flamengo defeat for nothing. In Portuguese, “secar” a club means hoping it loses.
Where does the “Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose?” meme come from?
In Brazilian football, “secar” means hoping a team loses. On February 25, 2021, Flamengo lost 2-1 to São Paulo at the Morumbi but was crowned Brazilian champion, because Internacional only drew with Corinthians. The next day the account @vinnybrandt posted a video with “FICOU ATÉ TARDE SECANDO O FLAMENGO”, noting it dated from 2017. It is the earliest trace found in the sources read; the exact origin is not documented. The verb already appeared in 2016 in Lance, about rivals who were “secando” Flamengo.
- 2016Lance writes about rivals who were “secando” Flamengo after its win over Cruzeiro.
- 2021On February 25, Flamengo is champion despite losing to São Paulo; on the 26th, the tweet “ficou até tarde secando o Flamengo” circulates.
How to use the “Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose?” meme
- It is posted under a video or edit of disappointed rivals after a Flamengo title or win.
- It can also tease a friend who watched a match hoping to see a rival team lose.
- After a Flamengo defeat, the reversed reply circulates too.
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The “Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose? 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 “secar” mean in football?
Hoping a team loses.
When was Flamengo crowned despite a defeat?
On February 25, 2021, beaten 2-1 by São Paulo, because Internacional drew with Corinthians.
What is the phrase's exact origin?
It is not documented; the earliest trace read is the February 26, 2021 tweet.
How do I get the Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose?” 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 Stayed Up Hoping We’d Lose? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Torcida Flamengo : Obrigado, Flamengo! Veja a comemoração flamenguista do título brasileiro · Lance : Que virada! Flamenguistas tiram onda após vitória sobre o Cruzeiro · checked on November 6, 2026.
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