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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Brazil Is in Trouble” is a rare card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 100 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 “Brazil Is in Trouble” meme mean?
It says, half resigned and half teasing, that things are in bad shape. People drop it under bad news about politics or the economy, and also over small annoyances.
Where does the “Brazil Is in Trouble” meme come from?
The line comes from Gil do Vigor, an economist who took part in season 21 of Big Brother Brasil on TV Globo and whose catchphrase became famous during the show. On April 23, 2021, GloboNews anchor Marcelo Cosme opened a live comment by saying he would “borrow an expression from Gil do Vigor, from the BBB”: “o Brasil tá lascado”. On June 18, 2021, Gil launched a series of Instagram videos with the same name to talk about economics and politics in a light, easy-to-follow way, with a new episode planned every two weeks.
- 2021Gil do Vigor popularizes the line during his run on Big Brother Brasil 21.
- April 23, 2021GloboNews anchor Marcelo Cosme quotes it live on air.
- June 18, 2021Gil launches the Instagram video series “O Brasil Tá Lascado”.
How to use the “Brazil Is in Trouble” meme
- Coffee went up again this week, o Brasil tá lascado.
- It's been raining for three days and the subway is down. O Brasil tá lascado, my friend.
- Every time the news mentions inflation, my dad sighs “o Brasil tá lascado” and changes the channel.
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The “Brazil Is in Trouble” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Brazil Is in Trouble” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Brazil Is in Trouble comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a rare 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 10 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
Who said “o Brasil tá lascado”?
Gil do Vigor, an economist and former Big Brother Brasil 21 contestant.
What does “lascado” mean?
It is informal Brazilian Portuguese for being in bad shape, screwed or in a mess.
Did Gil do Vigor make a show with this name?
Yes. In June 2021 he launched an Instagram video series called “O Brasil Tá Lascado” about the economy and politics.
How do I get the Brazil Is in Trouble meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Brazil Is in Trouble” is a rare 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 Brazil Is in Trouble card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: IstoÉ : “O Brasil tá lascado”: âncora da GloboNews cita Gil do BBB21 durante transmissão · Uai : “O Brasil Tá Lascado”: Gil lança quadro para discutir economia e política · checked on November 6, 2026.
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