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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “We Are All Monkeys” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 278 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 “We Are All Monkeys” meme mean?
It expresses solidarity against a racist act, especially in sports, showing direct, somewhat humorous unity against prejudice.
Where does the “We Are All Monkeys” meme come from?
On April 27, 2014, during a match between Barcelona and Villarreal in the Spanish league, a home fan threw a banana toward Brazilian defender Daniel Alves. Rather than reacting with anger, he picked up the fruit, ate it and carried on with the match, taking the corner kick as normal. Hours later, Neymar, Alves's teammate at Barcelona, posted a photo of the moment on Instagram with the caption "Tomaaaaa bando de racistas. #Somostodosmacacos e daí?" ("Take that, racists. We are all monkeys, so what?"). The hashtag spread quickly among players, celebrities and fans, becoming one of the most talked-about topics on Brazilian social media. Accounts of the campaign's origin differ: the Museu de Memes describes Neymar's post as a reaction posted hours after the incident, while the Portuguese outlet Visão, citing publicist Guga Ketzer, states that the campaign idea had already been ready for about two weeks within Neymar's marketing team, waiting for an opportunity to launch.
- 2014On April 27, a fan throws a banana at Daniel Alves during Barcelona vs Villarreal.
- 2014Neymar launches the hashtag #somostodosmacacos on Instagram hours after the incident.
How to use the “We Are All Monkeys” meme
- He got racially abused by a fan, and the whole stadium rallied around Somos Todos Macacos.
- She posted a banana photo just to reference the Somos Todos Macacos meme.
- When someone drops a racist comment, people clap back with Somos Todos Macacos.
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The “We Are All Monkeys” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “We Are All Monkeys” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; We Are All Monkeys 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 is the Somos Todos Macacos meme?
A Brazilian anti-racism campaign born in 2014 after Daniel Alves ate a banana thrown at him during a match.
What did Daniel Alves do with the banana?
He picked up the fruit thrown by a fan, ate it on the pitch, and carried on playing as normal.
Who created the Somos Todos Macacos hashtag?
Neymar, his FC Barcelona teammate, who posted the photo with the hashtag on Instagram.
How do I get the We Are All Monkeys meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “We Are All Monkeys” 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 We Are All Monkeys card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Somos Todos Macacos - Museu de Memes · Campanha "Somos todos macacos" já estava planeada há duas semanas · checked on November 6, 2026.
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