Play

“Ignorant of life” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

In “Aquí no hay quien viva”, aired on Antena 3 from 2003 to 2006, the character Mariano, played by Eduardo Gómez, constantly lectures his son Emilio, calling him “ignorante de la vida” (“ignorant of life”).

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
Ignorant of life meme
The “Ignorant of life” meme, 2003

Watch the ref

Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ignorant of life” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 125 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Ignorant of life” meme mean?

“Ignorante de la vida” is used to deliver advice or a lecture with exaggerated self-assurance, quoting Mariano's comic fake wisdom.

Where does the “Ignorant of life” meme come from?

“Aquí no hay quien viva” is a Spanish series created by Iñaki Ariztimuño and Alberto Caballero, aired on Antena 3 from 7 September 2003 to 6 July 2006. Mariano, played by Eduardo Gómez, is the father of building porter Emilio (Fernando Tejero); he presents himself as a worldly expert, calls himself “metrosexual and a thinker”, and repeats “Tú, ignorante de la vida” to his son before each lecture.

  1. 2003Aquí no hay quien viva starts on Antena 3, on 7 September.
  2. 2006The series ends on Antena 3, on 6 July.

How to use the “Ignorant of life” meme

  • Clean your room, ignorante de la vida.
  • Want some advice? Listen up, ignorante de la vida.
  • Another life lesson Mariano-style, total ignorante de la vida.

Also searched as

  • ignorante de la vida Mariano meaning
  • Aqui no hay quien viva Mariano character
  • Eduardo Gomez Mariano show
  • ignorante de la vida meme

The “Ignorant of life” card in MyMemeCards

Ignorant of life card
NumberNo. 125
RarityRare
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame81/100 · #125 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 “Ignorant of life” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ignorant of life 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.

Open your free pack

5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.

Free · no account needed

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

Memes like “Ignorant of life”

More cards of the Spanish Memes pack

Every card of the Spanish Memes pack →

Frequently asked questions

Who says “ignorante de la vida”?

Mariano, played by Eduardo Gómez in Aquí no hay quien viva.

Which show is this line from?

Aquí no hay quien viva, aired on Antena 3 from 2003 to 2006.

Why do people quote Mariano?

To deliver a lecture with fake authority, in the character's comic tone.

How do I get the Ignorant of life meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ignorant of life” 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 Ignorant of life card?

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

Sources: Aquí no hay quien viva (serie de televisión española) - Wikipedia · 13 grandes frases de Mariano - FormulaTV · checked on November 6, 2026.

Read next

Want Ignorant of life in your collection?

Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.

Open your free pack