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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “They Voted for the Vice” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 294 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 Voted for the Vice” meme mean?
The meme mocks someone who claims credit they don't deserve, especially a minor player convinced they're responsible for a shared success. People use it to tease inflated egos or anyone trying to steal the spotlight from the actual achievement.
Where does the “They Voted for the Vice” meme come from?
On June 21, 2016, during a recorded interview with journalist Roberto D'Ávila, aired that evening on GloboNews, acting president Michel Temer posted a series of messages on his Twitter account. One of them claimed that “many voted” for Dilma Rousseff's 2014 re-election “because I was the vice-presidential candidate,” crediting himself with part of the ticket's result. The line spread online, where users responded with edits and jokes about supporting players who think they're the main character, and Temer became a recurring target of social media mockery during that period.
- 2016Michel Temer posts on Twitter the line “many voted because I was the vice-presidential candidate” during an interview for GloboNews
How to use the “They Voted for the Vice” meme
- My coworker just held the door and already brags the project worked because of him, full “I was the vice-presidential candidate” energy.
- I did all the work alone and the team still pulls the “many voted because of the vice” line.
- He showed up for five minutes at the party and already claims he hosted it, classic “vice-presidential candidate” move.
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The “They Voted for the Vice” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “They Voted for the Vice” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; They Voted for the Vice 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
What does the “vice-presidential candidate” meme mean?
It's a line from Brazil's interim president Michel Temer, posted in 2016, used to mock someone who claims credit they don't actually deserve.
Who said “many voted because I was the vice-presidential candidate”?
Michel Temer himself, in messages posted on Twitter in June 2016 during an interview aired on GloboNews.
Why did Temer's line become a meme?
Because users found it absurd that he took credit for part of the 2014 election results, and started using the quote to mock inflated egos.
How do I get the They Voted for the Vice meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “They Voted for the Vice” 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 Voted for the Vice card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Michel Temer vira piada na internet após sequência de tweets indecifráveis · checked on November 6, 2026.
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