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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Move, or shall we set a table?” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 78 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Move, or shall we set a table?” meme mean?
People reuse it for any line or jam that refuses to move: instead of just waiting, they joke it would be faster to set up a table and have a picnic on the spot.
Where does the “Move, or shall we set a table?” meme come from?
The clip shows a driver trapped in a snow-related traffic jam who finally snaps that the cars should either move or they might as well set up a table to wait it out. It spread on YouTube and became a staple of accounts compiling Spanish reactions to traffic jams, though no precise date for the original footage has been established.
How to use the “Move, or shall we set a table?” meme
- We haven’t moved on the ring road for an hour, might as well set up a table.
- The toll queue isn’t moving, someone bring out the chairs.
- At this rate we should lay out a tablecloth and get the sandwiches out.
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The “Move, or shall we set a table?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 86/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Move, or shall we set a table?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Move, or shall we set a table? 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.
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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
What does "palante o montamos una mesa" mean?
An ironic way of saying a jam is so long you might as well set up a picnic table.
Where does the line come from?
A YouTube clip of a driver stuck in a snow-related traffic jam.
Why does he mention a table?
Because the driver literally suggests setting one up while waiting for traffic to move.
How do I get the Move, or shall we set a table? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Move, or shall we set a table?” 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 Move, or shall we set a table? card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Vídeo original del conductor atrapado en la nieve · checked on November 5, 2026.
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