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“What do you mean, 33?” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

Fans of Fernando Alonso, waiting for his still-elusive 33rd Formula 1 win, started spotting the number 33 everywhere in daily life.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “What do you mean, 33?” meme, 2023

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “What do you mean, 33?” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 62 of the collection, and the 60th 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 “What do you mean, 33?” meme mean?

It's used, with affectionate irony, to comment on a numerical coincidence or a wait that's dragging on too long, directly referencing this ongoing, unfinished quest for Alonso's 33rd win.

Where does the “What do you mean, 33?” meme come from?

The joke emerged in 2023 around the long wait for a 33rd Grand Prix win for Fernando Alonso, Spain's iconic driver, with fans starting to see the number everywhere, from a street number to the time shown on their phone. Spanish sports media echoed this fervor by talking about the driver's 'plan' and 'mission 33', feeding the collective joke even further.

  1. 2023Alonso's fans popularized the joke about spotting the number 33 everywhere.

How to use the “What do you mean, 33?” meme

  • I saw 33 on the odometer, what do you mean 33, it's a sign.
  • Another detail pointing to 33, total what-do-you-mean-33 mood.
  • The bus arrived 33 minutes late, what do you mean 33, of course.

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The “What do you mean, 33?” card in MyMemeCards

What do you mean, 33? card
NumberNo. 062
RarityEpic
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame87/100 · #60 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Spanish Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common11538%
  • Rare11037%
  • Epic4415%
  • Legendary196.3%
  • Mythic124.0%

How to get the “What do you mean, 33?” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; What do you mean, 33? comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as an epic 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 20 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

Why the number 33?

It refers to the 33rd Grand Prix win Fernando Alonso's fans are waiting for.

Who is this joke tied to?

Spanish fans of Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso.

Since when has this joke circulated?

Since 2023, around the long wait for this win.

How do I get the What do you mean, 33? meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “What do you mean, 33?” is an epic 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 What do you mean, 33? card?

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

Sources: Fernando Alonso, el plan y la misión del cómo que 33 (RTVE Deportes) · checked on November 5, 2026.

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