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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sam goes slowly” is an epic card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 71 of the collection, and the 60th 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 “Sam goes slowly” meme mean?
It's shared around Valentine's Day to mockingly comment on someone dragging their feet or taking forever, leaning on the pun between 'slowly' and the name Valentín.
Where does the “Sam goes slowly” meme come from?
The video repurposes a scene from The Lord of the Rings where Sam walks alongside Frodo, pairing it with a Spanish pun built specifically for Valentine's Day, published in 2021. The joke, distinctly Spanish in its wordplay, became so popular that it even reached actor Sean Astin, who played Sam in the original trilogy.
- 2021The video edit playing on the Sam-goes-slowly pun was published.
How to use the “Sam goes slowly” meme
- He's walking so slowly, pure Sam-goes-slowly energy on February 14th.
- This line isn't moving, total Sam-goes-slowly vibe.
- Every Valentine's Day someone brings back the Sam-goes-slowly joke online.
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The “Sam goes slowly” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 87/100 · #60 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Sam goes slowly” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sam goes slowly 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
Where does the pun come from?
From the resemblance between 'va lentín' (going slowly) and the name Valentín.
Which character is used?
Sam, from The Lord of the Rings, deliberately walking at a crawl.
Did this joke travel beyond Spain?
It reached actor Sean Astin, who played Sam.
How do I get the Sam goes slowly meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sam goes slowly” 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 Sam goes slowly card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: SAM VA LENTIN | El Meme Hecho Realidad · checked on November 5, 2026.
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