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“Their faces, Juan” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

In the episode “Érase un anillo” of the Spanish sitcom “Aquí no hay quien viva” (season 1, 2003), the character Paloma asks Juan to film Mauri and Fernando’s reaction to a disappointing Secret Santa gift.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Their faces, Juan” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 34 of the collection, and the 32nd 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 “Their faces, Juan” meme mean?

It is used when you want to capture someone’s reaction to a disappointment or a surprise, insisting on filming their facial expression. It is a playful way of saying “look at that face.”

Where does the “Their faces, Juan” meme come from?

The scene comes from “Érase un anillo,” the fifteenth episode of the first season of “Aquí no hay quien viva.” During a Secret Santa gift exchange, Mauri and Fernando receive a desk lamp with a clamp, a gift seen as disappointing. Paloma then asks Juan to film their faces as they try to hide their disappointment, giving birth to the line.

  1. 2003Airing of the episode “Érase un anillo” from “Aquí no hay quien viva,” the origin of the line.

How to use the “Their faces, Juan” meme

  • Film her reaction, the faces, Juan, the faces!
  • They gave him that terrible gift, pure “las caras Juan” scene.
  • Look at that face, straight out of the “las caras Juan” episode.

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The “Their faces, Juan” card in MyMemeCards

Their faces, Juan card
NumberNo. 034
RarityEpic
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame90/100 · #32 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 “Their faces, Juan” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Their faces, Juan 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

Where does “las caras, Juan” come from?

A 2003 episode of the sitcom “Aquí no hay quien viva,” where Paloma asks Juan to film a reaction.

Who are the characters involved?

Paloma, Juan, Mauri and Fernando, characters from the show, during a gift exchange.

Why did this line become a meme?

Because it perfectly sums up the urge to capture a disappointed reaction on camera.

How do I get the Their faces, Juan meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Their faces, Juan” 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 Their faces, Juan card?

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

Sources: FormulaTV - Escena « las caras, Juan » de Aquí no hay quien viva · checked on November 5, 2026.

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