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“Drugs in the Cola Cao” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

On the true-crime show Código Uno, hosted by writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte, José Tojeiro recounts in his thick Galician accent being drugged through his Cola Cao after an encounter with sex workers.

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The “Drugs in the Cola Cao” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Drugs in the Cola Cao” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 94 of the collection, and the 93rd 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 “Drugs in the Cola Cao” meme mean?

People quote it more for its unmistakable sound and accent than its literal meaning, reusing the distinctive way of saying “droja” as a nostalgic signature of Spanish internet humour.

Where does the “Drugs in the Cola Cao” meme come from?

On the true-crime programme Código Uno, hosted by writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte, José Tojeiro, from Cariño in Galicia, recounts being robbed by sex workers after sleeping abnormally long, claiming someone had put “droja” (drugs) in his Cola Cao. According to publico.es, his thick Galician accent and confusing delivery made the clip a cult favourite once reposted online. José Tojeiro died in 2015 at age 80 at Ferrol’s naval hospital.

  1. 2015José Tojeiro, the man behind the phrase, dies at age 80.

How to use the “Drugs in the Cola Cao” meme

  • I woke up at noon with no explanation, must have had droja en el Cola Cao.
  • He gave an unlikely excuse with the thickest accent ever, pure droja en el Cola Cao.
  • Nobody understands his story, but the accent makes it, droja en el Cola Cao.

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The “Drugs in the Cola Cao” card in MyMemeCards

Drugs in the Cola Cao card
NumberNo. 094
RarityRare
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame84/100 · #93 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Spanish Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common11538%
  • Rare11037%
  • Epic4415%
  • Legendary196.3%
  • Mythic124.0%

How to get the “Drugs in the Cola Cao” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Drugs in the Cola Cao 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

Who said "droja en el Cola Cao"?

José Tojeiro, on the Spanish show Código Uno, hosted by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.

What exactly does he describe?

Being drugged through his Cola Cao and robbed by sex workers, according to his own account.

Why is this phrase a cult classic?

For his thick Galician accent and unique delivery, which became a staple of Spanish internet humour.

How do I get the Drugs in the Cola Cao meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Drugs in the Cola Cao” 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 Drugs in the Cola Cao card?

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

Sources: Fallece José Tojeiro, autor de la célebre frase viral «me echaron droja en el Cola Cao» · checked on November 5, 2026.

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