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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Iarnuou” is an epic card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 33 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 “Iarnuou” meme mean?
People use it to tease, fondly, someone who sings along without knowing the words and makes up English-sounding syllables. It also works as a joke about a small everyday slip.
Where does the “Iarnuou” meme come from?
The meme comes from Big Brother Brasil 4, aired by TV Globo in 2004. During an endurance challenge, contestant Solange, who later took the stage name Sol Vega, sang Michael Jackson's “We Are the World” while getting part of the lyrics wrong. Her version, spelled phonetically as “Iarnuou”, won the public over so completely that she was invited to perform it on the TV program Domingão do Faustão. She finished the season in fourth place. The moment is still cited among the show's landmark memes, long before today's social networks.
- 2004Solange sings “We Are the World” during a Big Brother Brasil 4 challenge and the scene becomes a classic.
- 2004She is invited to perform the song on Domingão do Faustão.
How to use the “Iarnuou” meme
- He tried to sing in English at karaoke and it came out as pure “Iarnuou”.
- I know the chorus by heart, well, my own version, the “Iarnuou” one.
- My English is 90% “Iarnuou” and 10% good intentions.
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The “Iarnuou” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Iarnuou” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Iarnuou comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as an epic 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 20 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 is Iarnuou?
It is a by-ear spelling of the “We Are the World” chorus, sung by Solange on Big Brother Brasil 4.
Who sang Iarnuou on BBB?
Solange, later known as Sol Vega, a contestant in the 2004 season.
What does Iarnuou mean?
Nothing by itself: it is English-sounding gibberish, used for someone singing without knowing the lyrics.
How do I get the Iarnuou meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Iarnuou” is an epic 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 Iarnuou card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Os memes do ‘BBB’: relembre ‘Iarnuou’, ‘Olha ela!’, ‘basculho’ e mais (Folha de Dourados) · Big Brother Brasil 4 (Wikipédia) · Sol Vega (Wikipédia) · checked on November 6, 2026.
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