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“Pedrerol’s ticking clock” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

On El Chiringuito, host Josep Pedrerol announces football transfers while a suspenseful ticking clock sound plays alongside his delivery.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” meme, 2021

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 75 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” meme mean?

Pedrerol's ticking clock is brought up to mock an endlessly delayed announcement that promises an imminent reveal which never truly comes, exactly like his theatrical transfer announcements.

Where does the “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” meme come from?

Josep Pedrerol has hosted the Spanish sports show El Chiringuito for years, where he developed the habit of pairing his football transfer announcements with a ticking clock sound meant to build suspense. In 2021, this device inspired a parody edit that went viral, reusing his delivery style to announce, in the tone of an imminent reveal, a fictional fake transfer.

  1. 2021The parody edit reusing Pedrerol's ticking clock for a fake transfer spread.

How to use the “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” meme

  • He's announcing another delay, pure Pedrerol ticking-clock energy.
  • Every Monday the project moves forward, Pedrerol clock and still nothing.
  • That promise never arrives, total Pedrerol ticking-clock vibe.

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The “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” card in MyMemeCards

Pedrerol’s ticking clock card
NumberNo. 075
RarityRare
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame86/100 · #72 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 “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pedrerol’s ticking clock 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 is Josep Pedrerol?

The host of the Spanish sports show El Chiringuito.

Why did the ticking clock become a meme?

Because it symbolizes a delayed announcement that never truly materializes.

Which viral parody popularized it in 2021?

An edit repurposing his delivery style to announce a fake transfer.

How do I get the Pedrerol’s ticking clock meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pedrerol’s ticking clock” 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 Pedrerol’s ticking clock card?

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

Sources: El Chiringuito y Pedrerol fabrica memes (El Español) · checked on November 5, 2026.

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