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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “How can we cook it, Marichocho?” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 180 of the collection, and the 176th 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 “How can we cook it, Marichocho?” meme mean?
«Marichocho» gets brought up to express fond but genuine exasperation when someone makes an innocent mistake on a supposedly simple task, often in cooking or any hands-on step-by-step process.
Where does the “How can we cook it, Marichocho?” meme come from?
The segment aired as part of a cooking show on regional broadcaster Canal Extremadura, where a cook was guiding a reporter through a recipe. When she made a mistake that ruined the preparation, he exclaimed, exasperated but affectionate, the nickname «Marichocho» followed by his now-iconic question. The clip travelled well beyond its regional origin to become a national comic reflex, even reused in political contexts far removed from cooking.
- 2020The Canal Extremadura cooking segment behind the meme airs.
How to use the “How can we cook it, Marichocho?” meme
- I forgot the salt, how are we going to do this, Marichocho?
- He put the microwave on backwards, total Marichocho moment.
- Same mix-up again, Marichocho, this can't keep happening.
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The “How can we cook it, Marichocho?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 76/100 · #176 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “How can we cook it, Marichocho?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; How can we cook it, Marichocho? 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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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
Where does the Marichocho meme come from?
From a 2020 cooking segment on Canal Extremadura, where an exasperated cook reacts this way to a reporter's mistake.
What does Marichocho mean?
It's an affectionate but exasperated nickname used to comment on an innocent mistake.
Did the meme spread beyond cooking?
Yes, it is reused in many contexts, including political ones, to express amused exasperation.
How do I get the How can we cook it, Marichocho? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “How can we cook it, Marichocho?” 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 How can we cook it, Marichocho? card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: El Comidista : les meilleures blagues et mèmes alimentaires espagnols · checked on November 5, 2026.
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