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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fernando Simón’s almond” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 99 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 “Fernando Simón’s almond” meme mean?
People quote it to fondly mock an improbable excuse given for a minor incident, referencing the way Simón justified his coughing fit on camera.
Where does the “Fernando Simón’s almond” meme come from?
In 2020, Fernando Simón, director of Spain’s health alert coordination centre, has a coughing fit during a pandemic press briefing and explains it as the result of a mishandled almond. According to telemadrid.es, the anecdote, watched live by millions of viewers, gave rise to T-shirts, songs and figurines bearing his likeness, turning Simón into an unlikely popular figure of that period.
- 2020Fernando Simón explains his coughing fit as an almond mishap at a press briefing.
How to use the “Fernando Simón’s almond” meme
- He coughed mid-meeting and made up an excuse as unlikely as Fernando Simón’s almond.
- Every time she chokes on something, someone brings up the almond joke.
- His excuse sounded like a remake of Fernando Simón’s almond.
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The “Fernando Simón’s almond” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 84/100 · #93 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Fernando Simón’s almond” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fernando Simón’s almond 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 Fernando Simón?
The director of Spain’s health alert coordination centre during the 2020 pandemic.
What exactly happened?
He attributed a coughing fit during a press briefing to a mishandled almond.
Why did the anecdote become popular?
Because it humanised a closely watched figure during a crisis, inspiring memes, songs and merchandise.
How do I get the Fernando Simón’s almond meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fernando Simón’s almond” 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 Fernando Simón’s almond card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: El fenómeno Simón: camisetas, muñecos y canciones · checked on November 5, 2026.
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