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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Temer’s Official Portrait” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 268 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 “Temer’s Official Portrait” meme mean?
The joke is that a sloppy edit became a ready-made template for mockery: any absurd scene pasted behind the president is funny because it echoes the original mistake. The meme also carries a dig at Temer's government.
Where does the “Temer’s Official Portrait” meme come from?
In September 2016, Temer had said he didn't want an official portrait, feeling it resembled a personality cult. The Planalto Palace released the photo anyway on January 25, 2017, shot by photographer Orlando Brito at the request of publicist Elsinho Mouco, who wanted it to convey calm and balance. The edit placed a blue sky and the Brazilian flag behind the president as a new touch compared with earlier official portraits, but the cutout left visible rough edges. By that same morning, the high-resolution image was already spreading on Twitter and Facebook, and edits piled up fast: users swapped the backdrop for landscapes, mashed it up with other memes like Nicolas Cage, or dropped in disaster scenes. The Planalto first called it a preliminary version, then released another official photo in November 2017, credited to photographer Beto Barata.
- 2016In September, Temer says he does not want an official portrait.
- 2017On January 25, the Planalto releases the botched photo, and the memes start that same day.
- 2017In November, the Planalto releases a second official photo, credited to Beto Barata.
How to use the “Temer’s Official Portrait” meme
- I grabbed the Temer photo and pasted in the beach I wished I was on.
- This screenshot's edges are as rough as Temer's official photo.
- I made an edit with Temer standing in the middle of the World Cup, like everyone did back in 2017.
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The “Temer’s Official Portrait” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Temer’s Official Portrait” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Temer’s Official Portrait 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
Why did Temer's photo become a meme?
Because the backdrop edit, a blue sky and flag pasted behind him, left visible rough edges, and internet users started swapping that backdrop for anything they wanted.
Who took Temer's official photo?
Photographer Orlando Brito, at the request of publicist Elsinho Mouco, released by the Planalto on January 25, 2017.
Did Temer know the photo would become a meme?
There is no record of that; the Planalto first called the released image a preliminary version, replaced by another photo in November 2017.
How do I get the Temer’s Official Portrait meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Temer’s Official Portrait” 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 Temer’s Official Portrait 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: Foto presidencial oficial de Temer · checked on November 6, 2026.
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