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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Chorizo paella backlash” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 167 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Chorizo paella backlash” meme mean?
People quote it to mock a version seen as unfaithful or distorted of a traditional dish, whether Spanish or otherwise.
Where does the “Chorizo paella backlash” meme come from?
In 2016, Jamie Oliver posted his chicken-and-chorizo paella recipe on social media, noting it was “his version”. The Spanish reaction was immediate and hostile, with some users going as far as writing “Remove the chorizo, we don’t negotiate with terrorists”. Chefs such as Omar Allibhoy and José Andrés defended him, arguing he should have called it “Spanish rice” rather than paella, while food researcher Ana Vega later found historical sources showing chorizo had indeed featured in some older paella Valenciana recipes.
- 2016Jamie Oliver posts his chorizo paella recipe and sparks the backlash.
How to use the “Chorizo paella backlash” meme
- They put pineapple on the paella, that’s Jamie Oliver chorizo level.
- Don’t call that paella or you’ll get the paellagate treatment.
- Whenever someone gets creative with rice I think of Jamie Oliver’s chorizo controversy.
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The “Chorizo paella backlash” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Chorizo paella backlash” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Chorizo paella backlash 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 sparked the chorizo paella controversy?
British chef Jamie Oliver, in 2016.
Why did Spaniards mock this recipe?
Because adding chorizo to paella is seen as betraying the traditional recipe.
Does chorizo actually belong in paella?
A food researcher later showed some historical paella Valenciana recipes already included it.
How do I get the Chorizo paella backlash meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Chorizo paella backlash” 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 Chorizo paella backlash card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Paellagate: Jamie Oliver's recipe with chorizo causes a food fight - Malay Mail · checked on November 5, 2026.
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