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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “A Slap at the Panther” is a legendary card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 17 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 “A Slap at the Panther” meme mean?
The title comes from the character's own image: smoking is like “slapping the panther”. People now use it to refer to the cult short and to joke about that kind of confession.
Where does the “A Slap at the Panther” meme come from?
“Tapa na Pantera” is a 2006 Brazilian short film directed by Esmir Filho, Mariana Bastos and Rafael Gomes, starring Maria Alice Vergueiro. It runs about three minutes and shows an elderly woman describing her thirty years with marijuana. The title comes from her image of a panther that stays still until it suddenly wakes up. It was posted to YouTube without authorization and drew around 235,000 views in a week. Many viewers thought it was a real documentary. The film was also shown at the Gramado Festival.
- 2006The short is made and put on YouTube without permission, reaching about 235,000 views in a week.
- 2020Maria Alice Vergueiro dies at 85, on June 3.
How to use the “A Slap at the Panther” meme
- That clip is hilarious, only “Tapa na Pantera” does it like that.
- My grandma showed me “Tapa na Pantera” thinking it was a real report.
- “Remember that old cult video?” “Tapa na Pantera, of course.”
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The “A Slap at the Panther” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “A Slap at the Panther” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; A Slap at the Panther comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a legendary 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 40 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 “Tapa na Pantera”?
A 2006 Brazilian short film starring Maria Alice Vergueiro that went viral on YouTube.
Is “Tapa na Pantera” a real documentary?
No. It is fiction, though many people thought it was real.
Who stars in “Tapa na Pantera”?
Actress Maria Alice Vergueiro, a major figure of São Paulo theater.
How do I get the A Slap at the Panther meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “A Slap at the Panther” is a legendary 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 A Slap at the Panther card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Tapa na Pantera (Wikipédia) · Maria Alice Vergueiro (Wikipédia) · checked on November 6, 2026.
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