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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ruins in the jungle” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 266 of the collection, and the 265th 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 “Ruins in the jungle” meme mean?
People cite this video to describe a comic redub that turns a serious or exotic scene into a mundane neighbourhood dialogue, in the offbeat spirit of the original dub.
Where does the “Ruins in the jungle” meme come from?
Three people from Málaga made an amateur redub of a scene from Mel Gibson's film “Apocalypto”, replacing the original dialogue with local Andalusian slang. The contrast between the spectacular Maya jungle setting and the banality of the exchanges, documented by the site mitazos.com, made this video a classic of Spanish web folklore, with the archive's publication date mainly serving as proof of circulation rather than an exact starting point.
- 2008The redub video already circulates, documented by online archives.
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The “Ruins in the jungle” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 57/100 · #265 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Ruins in the jungle” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ruins in the jungle comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as a common 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 5 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
Where does ruinas en la jungla come from?
From an amateur redub of a scene from Apocalypto, by three people from Málaga.
Why is this redub funny?
It replaces the original dialogue with local Andalusian slang.
How do I get the Ruins in the jungle meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ruins in the jungle” is a common 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 Ruins in the jungle card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Mitazos, ruinas en la jungla · checked on November 5, 2026.
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