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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Always a smile, but not now” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 209 of the collection, and the 201st 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 “Always a smile, but not now” meme mean?
The clip is shared to describe someone who flips in an instant from a cheerful or light tone to the opposite emotional state, usually illustrating a mood swing that catches everyone off guard.
Where does the “Always a smile, but not now” meme come from?
Lydia Lozano, a Spanish reality-television commentator known for her appearances on Sábado Deluxe, recounted an episode in 2023 while emphasising the light tone of a message tied to a smiley-face emoji, before breaking into tears on camera. Cadena SER listed the clip among the memorable moments of the Sálvame universe in an article published in June 2024, looking back a year after the show ended at the scenes that had become iconic of Spanish reality television, including this sudden shift between smiling and crying.
- 2023Lydia Lozano switches from smiling to tears in a Sábado Deluxe clip.
How to use the “Always a smile, but not now” meme
- She was telling the joke so happily and suddenly burst into tears, always smiling but not now.
- She was talking trash about the boss with a cheerful face and then tears, classic smile pero ahora no.
- Went from laughing to crying in ten seconds, pure siempre de smile pero ahora no.
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The “Always a smile, but not now” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 73/100 · #201 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Always a smile, but not now” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Always a smile, but not now 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
What happened with Lydia Lozano and the smile?
In 2023 she went from a light, smiley-face tone to sudden tears on air.
Who is Lydia Lozano?
A Spanish reality-television commentator, a known figure of the Sálvame universe.
How do I get the Always a smile, but not now meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Always a smile, but not now” 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 Always a smile, but not now card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Cadena SER, un an sans Sálvame : les mèmes et moments qui font déjà l’histoire · checked on November 6, 2026.
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