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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Borja: Check it out” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 158 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Borja: Check it out” meme mean?
People reference Borja and his duvet to describe a homebody, slightly sad lifestyle told with self-deprecating humour, typical of someone still living with their parents.
Where does the “Borja: Check it out” meme come from?
“Qué vida más triste” is a web series created in 2005 by Borja Pérez and Rubén Ontiveros, from Basauri in the Basque Country. Filmed in the bedroom of Borja, a crane operator who still lives with his parents, it follows his weekly mishaps with lines like “flipa, flipa”. The success of these amateur videos led to a TV adaptation on La Sexta in 2008, making Borja a founding figure of Spanish web series.
- 2005“Qué vida más triste” web series is created by Borja Pérez and Rubén Ontiveros.
- 2008The series gets a TV adaptation on La Sexta.
How to use the “Borja: Check it out” meme
- Staying home binge-watching shows again, qué vida más triste, flipa, flipa.
- Between my bed and the computer, I’m basically Borja.
- Not going out this weekend, full Borja from Basauri mode.
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The “Borja: Check it out” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Borja: Check it out” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Borja: Check it out comes out of the Spanish 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 is Borja from “Qué vida más triste”?
Borja Pérez, the lead of the web series created with Rubén Ontiveros in 2005.
Where does “flipa, flipa” come from?
From Borja’s catchphrases in the web series filmed in Basauri.
Why is this series significant?
It is considered one of the major early amateur web series in Spain.
How do I get the Borja: Check it out meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Borja: Check it out” is a rare card of the Spanish 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 Borja: Check it out card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Qué fue de Borja Pérez: del «¡Flipa, flipa!» de 'Qué vida más triste' a volver a la grúa en Basauri - FinoFilipino · checked on November 5, 2026.
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