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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lefties and queers” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 89 of the collection, and the 81st 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 “Lefties and queers” meme mean?
People quote it as a defiant cry of pride or a sharp comeback to moralising criticism, reclaiming an identity or a show that others look down on.
Where does the “Lefties and queers” meme come from?
On 27 April 2020, during the controversy surrounding a scandal involving journalist Alfonso Merlos, Jorge Javier Vázquez raised his voice on Sálvame against a fellow panellist and declared the show was “de rojos y maricones” (“of reds and queers”), adding that those who don’t want to watch it simply shouldn’t. According to publico.es and elespanol.com, he later said it was one of the lines he was proudest of in his whole career.
- 2020Jorge Javier Vázquez says the line live on Sálvame, on 27 April.
How to use the “Lefties and queers” meme
- They’re criticising us again, but it’s a show of reds and queers, and proud of it.
- She clapped back at the haters, reds and queers style.
- They don’t like our vibe, reds and queers, they don’t have to watch us.
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The “Lefties and queers” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 85/100 · #81 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Lefties and queers” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lefties and queers 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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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 "rojos y maricones"?
Spanish host Jorge Javier Vázquez, on Sálvame, in April 2020.
In what context did he say it?
Defending the show against criticism during a controversy affecting Telecinco.
Why did the line become a pride slogan?
Because it unapologetically reclaims an identity often mocked, something Vázquez himself later embraced.
How do I get the Lefties and queers meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lefties and queers” 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 Lefties and queers card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Jorge Javier Vázquez, sobre Sálvame: «Este programa es de rojos y maricones» · checked on November 5, 2026.
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