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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “It won’t happen again” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 36 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 “It won’t happen again” meme mean?
It is used to mock an apology delivered without real conviction, promising “it won’t happen again” while implying the opposite. It is an ironic way to poke fun at an insincere mea culpa.
Where does the “It won’t happen again” meme come from?
King Juan Carlos I fractured his hip in April 2012 during an elephant hunting trip to Botswana, revealed while Spain was going through a severe economic crisis. Facing backlash, he gave a public televised apology, closing with the line “no volverá a ocurrir.” His unconvincing tone turned the phrase into an ironic line reused for any dubious show of remorse.
- 2012Juan Carlos I’s hip fracture in Botswana followed by the televised apology using the line “no volverá a ocurrir.”
How to use the “It won’t happen again” meme
- He promised it wouldn’t happen again, pure “no volverá a ocurrir” energy.
- Another “won’t happen again” apology, nobody buys it for a second.
- Classic royal apology, “no volverá a ocurrir” and that’s it.
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The “It won’t happen again” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 90/100 · #32 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “It won’t happen again” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; It won’t happen again 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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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
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Frequently asked questions
What does “no volverá a ocurrir” mean?
A 2012 apology line from King Juan Carlos I, now a symbol of insincere remorse.
Why did he apologise?
After the disclosure of a secret hunting trip to Botswana during Spain’s economic crisis.
Why did the line become a meme?
Because its unconvincing tone turned it into a template for ironic apologies.
How do I get the It won’t happen again meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “It won’t happen again” 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 It won’t happen again card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: RTVE - Disculpas del rey emérito tras el viaje a Botsuana · checked on November 5, 2026.
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