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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The historical bore” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 160 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 “The historical bore” meme mean?
People reference this character to mock someone who is overly insistent, flipping from flattery to insults the moment they’re rejected.
Where does the “The historical bore” meme come from?
The sketch appears in comedian José Mota’s TV shows, including “La hora de José Mota”. “El Cansino Histórico” is a peasant who crosses paths with different historical figures across eras, admires them enthusiastically, then invites them for drinks. When they refuse, he starts insulting them with rural insults like “mugroso” or “piojoso”, ironically reusing the same traits he had just praised. The running gag spread on YouTube as the go-to image for an unstoppably annoying person.
How to use the “The historical bore” meme
- I said no and he went full Cansino Histórico, insulting everyone.
- He’s so insistent about hanging out he’s basically the Cansino Histórico.
- One ‘no’ and the Cansino Histórico is already pulling out the insults.
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The “The historical bore” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The historical bore” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The historical bore 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 plays “El Cansino Histórico”?
A recurring character in comedian José Mota’s TV sketches.
What’s the pattern of this sketch?
The peasant admires a historical figure, invites them for drinks, then insults them if refused.
Why did this character become a meme?
Because he comically embodies the relentless, annoying insistence of certain people.
How do I get the The historical bore meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The historical bore” 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 The historical bore card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Anexo: Personajes y sketches de los programas de José Mota - Wikipedia · checked on November 5, 2026.
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