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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “They Killed the Little Ant” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 224 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 “They Killed the Little Ant” meme mean?
People use it to mourn a tiny loss with humor and excess, or to tease someone who is being overly dramatic.
Where does the “They Killed the Little Ant” meme come from?
The video, 1 minute 50 seconds long, was filmed by the mother, Noemi, and shows the twin brothers Gustavo and Guilherme. After Guilherme kills a little ant, Gustavo cries and says “Não era para matar a formiguinha!” (“You weren’t supposed to kill the little ant!”), then, when his mother asks who did it, answers “Foi o Guilherme! Que dó!”, repeating “Que dó!” many times. According to Hoje em Dia, their aunt asked permission and put it on YouTube; in September 2014 the paper already reported over 30 million views. In 2015, YouTube ranked it the second most watched entertainment video in Brazil over its first ten years. After the success, the brothers appeared in a clothing brand ad.
- 2014Hoje em Dia reports on the twins’ video, already past 30 million views.
- 2015YouTube ranks it the second most watched entertainment video in Brazil over its first ten years.
How to use the “They Killed the Little Ant” meme
- The last slice of pizza is gone and I’m like: “Mataram a formiguinha, que dó, que dó!”
- “Foi o Guilherme!” when someone points out who broke the game controller.
- My team lost again. Mataram a formiguinha, everyone.
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The “They Killed the Little Ant” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “They Killed the Little Ant” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; They Killed the Little Ant 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.
Free · no account needed
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
Who are the twins in the little ant video?
They are the brothers Gustavo and Guilherme, filmed by their mother, Noemi.
What is the catchphrase of the little ant meme?
“Não era para matar a formiguinha!”, followed by many “Que dó!”.
How many views does the little ant video have?
Close to 40 million on YouTube, according to Catraca Livre.
How do I get the They Killed the Little Ant meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “They Killed the Little Ant” 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 They Killed the Little Ant card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hoje em Dia : Garoto chora desesperado pela morte de formiguinha · Catraca Livre : Que dó da formiguinha, vídeo viral mudou a vida dos gêmeos · checked on November 6, 2026.
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