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“The Eclipse gunmen” meme: meaning, origin and common card

In a Callejeros documentary segment, two men nicknamed Tomate and Gabriel pose proudly beside a Mitsubishi Eclipse, talking about it as a symbol of status and danger.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “The Eclipse gunmen” meme, 2009

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Eclipse gunmen” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 205 of the collection, and the 201st 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 “The Eclipse gunmen” meme mean?

The clip gets quoted to mock exaggerated bragging about a modest object, usually a car, presented as if it were something exceptional. It fits montages that poke fun at car-related swagger.

Where does the “The Eclipse gunmen” meme come from?

Callejeros, a Cuatro documentary following young people from working-class Spanish neighbourhoods, filmed Tomate and Gabriel showing off beside a Mitsubishi Eclipse as proof of their status. The exact original broadcast date remains uncertain: the earliest traceable appearance online dates to 2009, but that may only reflect a later republishing rather than the segment’s original air date. The site Mitazos later reposted the clip under the title ‘los flipados del Eclipse’, cementing its place as a recurring reference in Spanish forums and photo-edits.

  1. 2009Earliest traceable online appearance of the Callejeros clip with Tomate and Gabriel.

How to use the “The Eclipse gunmen” meme

  • My cousin with his secondhand car thinks he’s one of the Eclipse gunmen.
  • He brags about his motorbike like he’s one of los pistoleros del Eclipse.
  • That video bragging about the car is pure pistoleros del Eclipse.

Also searched as

  • Los flipados del Eclipse
  • los pistoleros del Eclipse meme
  • Tomate y Gabriel Callejeros Eclipse
  • los flipados del Eclipse mitazos
  • Eclipse car bragging meme Spain

The “The Eclipse gunmen” card in MyMemeCards

The Eclipse gunmen card
NumberNo. 205
RarityCommon
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame73/100 · #201 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Spanish Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common11538%
  • Rare11037%
  • Epic4415%
  • Legendary196.3%
  • Mythic124.0%

How to get the “The Eclipse gunmen” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Eclipse gunmen comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as a common 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 5 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 are Tomate and Gabriel in this meme?

Two men filmed in the Callejeros documentary posing proudly beside a Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Where exactly does the clip come from?

A Callejeros segment on Cuatro; the exact original broadcast date is uncertain.

How do I get the The Eclipse gunmen meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Eclipse gunmen” is a common 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 The Eclipse gunmen card?

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

Sources: Mitazos, los flipados del Eclipse · checked on November 6, 2026.

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