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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “What on earth is this?” is a legendary card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 30 of the collection, and the 25th 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 “What on earth is this?” meme mean?
It is used to express surprise mixed with total disbelief when faced with something unexpected or absurd. It is a theatrical way of saying you can’t quite believe what you’re seeing.
Where does the “What on earth is this?” meme come from?
Sara Montiel said the line to the press in 2002, on the occasion of her wedding, in the deliberately exaggerated style typical of her public persona. Her dramatic delivery turned a simple reaction into a cult clip, later reused in response to all kinds of surprising situations on Spanish social media.
- 2002Sara Montiel’s statement to the press after her wedding, the origin of the line.
How to use the “What on earth is this?” meme
- She showed me the bill and I did the full “pero qué invento es esto” face.
- Classic Sara Montiel reaction to that unbelievable result.
- We’ve all had that “qué invento es esto” face at least once.
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The “What on earth is this?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 91/100 · #25 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “What on earth is this?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; What on earth is this? comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as a legendary 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 40 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
Who said “¿Pero qué invento es esto?”?
Spanish actress and singer Sara Montiel, in 2002, after her wedding.
What does the line mean?
A theatrical expression of surprise and total disbelief at something unexpected.
Why did it become a meme?
Because her exaggerated tone turned it into a universal reaction reused for any surprise.
How do I get the What on earth is this? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “What on earth is this?” is a legendary 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 What on earth is this? card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: 20minutos - Frases de Sara Montiel · checked on November 5, 2026.
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