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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fred Nicácio or Quico?” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 201 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 “Fred Nicácio or Quico?” meme mean?
The meme plays on the visual coincidence between two well-known crying scenes: the way Fred Nicácio turns and cries against the wall mirrors Quico's pose exactly, so any similar crying scene gets captioned "is that Quico or Fred Nicácio?".
Where does the “Fred Nicácio or Quico?” meme come from?
In 2023, during Big Brother Brasil 23, contestant Fred Nicácio was shaken by Tina's elimination and cried facing the house's wall. The scene aired on Globo, and within minutes internet users compared the pose to Quico, a character from the Mexican sitcom Chaves who also cries facing a corner, leaning against a wall, in some of its best-known episodes. Side-by-side screenshots of both crying scenes spread on Twitter, and Fred's own given name, Frederico, reinforced the joke, since Quico shares that same name in the show. The meme became one of the most talked-about moments of that Big Brother Brasil season, alongside other lines and reactions from Fred Nicácio.
- 2023Fred Nicácio cries after Tina's elimination on Big Brother Brasil 23, and internet users compare it to Quico.
How to use the “Fred Nicácio or Quico?” meme
- I cried just like Fred Nicácio, all I needed was the wall like Quico.
- I saw the clip and thought: is that Quico or is that Fred Nicácio crying?
- That dramatic crying scene in the hallway was pure Fred Nicácio doing Quico.
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The “Fred Nicácio or Quico?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Fred Nicácio or Quico?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fred Nicácio or Quico? 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 was Fred Nicácio compared to Quico?
Because he cried facing the house's wall, in a pose close to Quico's, a character from Chaves who cries the same way.
Who is Quico in this meme?
He's the character Quico, from the Mexican sitcom Chaves, known for crying facing a corner while leaning against a wall.
Is the meme about the show Chaves?
No; it only borrows Quico's image to compare it with Fred Nicácio's crying on Big Brother Brasil 23, without referencing the show's plot.
How do I get the Fred Nicácio or Quico? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fred Nicácio or Quico?” 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 Fred Nicácio or Quico? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: enfoco.com.br: BBB23: expressões e falas de Fred Nicácio viram memes na web · Legado Plus: BBB 23: Fred Nicácio chora após eliminação de Tina; Veja os memes · checked on November 6, 2026.
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