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“The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

In December 2016, Brazilian show Pânico na Band pulled a prank on two Vin Diesel look-alikes, Marcos and Gleiston, convincing each that he was about to interview the real actor.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” is a rare card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 123 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 “The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” meme mean?

It is used to poke fun at an awkward situation caused by a misunderstanding or a prank, especially when someone gets overly excited thinking they're about to meet their idol.

Where does the “The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” meme come from?

The segment aired in December 2016 on Pânico na Band, hosted by Alfinete and Daniel Zukerman. The hosts had invited Marcos and Gleiston, two Vin Diesel look-alikes, telling each that he would interview the real actor during his visit to Brazil. As the prank unfolded, the two men were placed face to face and told to interview each other in English, a language they barely spoke, both convinced they were meeting the Fast and Furious star. After several awkward minutes of mutual compliments neither fully understood, the hosts revealed the hoax, and freeze-frames of their stunned faces went viral.

  1. 2016Pânico na Band films the prank with look-alikes Marcos and Gleiston, in December.

How to use the “The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” meme

  • He kept complimenting the guy without understanding a word, total Vin Diesel look-alike energy.
  • He thought he was meeting his idol online and got pranked, pure Vin Diesel look-alike moment.
  • His "I just got pranked" face was straight out of the Vin Diesel look-alike meme.

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The “The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” card in MyMemeCards

The Vin Diesel Lookalikes card
NumberNo. 123
RarityRare
CollectionBrazilian Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Brazilian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16555%
  • Rare8930%
  • Epic299.7%
  • Legendary144.7%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Vin Diesel Lookalikes 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 are the Vin Diesel look-alikes in the meme?

Marcos and Gleiston, participants in a 2016 Pânico na Band prank.

What happened in the Vin Diesel look-alikes prank?

They thought they would interview the real actor, but ended up interviewing each other in English without speaking the language.

What show is the Vin Diesel look-alikes meme from?

Pânico na Band, a Brazilian show known for its pranks.

How do I get the The Vin Diesel Lookalikes meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Vin Diesel Lookalikes” 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 The Vin Diesel Lookalikes card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Sósias do Vin Diesel - Museu de Memes · checked on November 6, 2026.

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