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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Who keeps holding me down?” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 43 of the collection, and the 38th 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 “Who keeps holding me down?” meme mean?
It is used to dramatically express, in an exaggerated way, that absolutely everything is going wrong at the same time. It is a comic way of overplaying a bad day.
Where does the “Who keeps holding me down?” meme come from?
The scene comes from the first season of “Gran Hermano,” in 2000. After contestant María José Galera, for whom Jorge Berrocal had developed feelings, was evicted, he let out a desperate cry: “¿Quién me pone la pierna encima para que no levante cabeza? ¡¿Quién?!” The intensity of the moment turned it into a cult line from the show, reused ever since for any overwhelming situation.
- 2000Airing of “Gran Hermano’s” first season and Jorge Berrocal’s cry after María José Galera’s eviction.
How to use the “Who keeps holding me down?” meme
- Everything’s going wrong today, honestly who keeps holding me down.
- Missed my train and spilled my coffee, who keeps holding me down.
- Pure Big Brother energy, who keeps holding me down on deadline day.
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The “Who keeps holding me down?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 89/100 · #38 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Who keeps holding me down?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Who keeps holding me down? 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
Where does “¿quién me pone la pierna encima?” come from?
From the first season of “Gran Hermano” in 2000, after a contestant was evicted.
Who said this line?
Contestant Jorge Berrocal, devastated by María José Galera leaving the show.
Why did it become a meme?
Because it humorously dramatises any pile-up of problems.
How do I get the Who keeps holding me down? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Who keeps holding me down?” 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 Who keeps holding me down? card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Telecinco - La frase de Jorge Berrocal en Gran Hermano · checked on November 5, 2026.
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