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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The man with the stick” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 123 of the collection, and the 117th 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 “The man with the stick” meme mean?
El Tío de la Vara is invoked jokingly to say that someone deserves an immediate, exaggerated punishment after saying or doing something stupid.
Where does the “The man with the stick” meme come from?
“La hora de José Mota” is a Spanish comedy show hosted by José Mota, broadcast on La 1 de Televisión Española from 9 January 2009 to 10 February 2012. The show popularised several recurring characters, including El tío la Vara, a rural stick-wielding vigilante against stupidity, alongside Tomás Rabero and Blasa Jiménez. Paco Collado performed sketches tied to this character, including “La Leyenda del Tío la Vara”.
- 2009La hora de José Mota starts on La 1, in January.
- 2012The show ends in February, after three seasons.
How to use the “The man with the stick” meme
- He said something dumb again, someone call el tío de la vara.
- That comment deserves a classic tío de la vara moment.
- Straight to el tío de la vara after that nonsense.
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- Tio de la Vara Jose Mota meaning
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- Jose Mota stick sketch
The “The man with the stick” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 82/100 · #117 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The man with the stick” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The man with the stick 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 is El Tío de la Vara?
A comic character from “La hora de José Mota”, aired 2009-2012.
Who played the character?
Paco Collado performed sketches tied to the Tío la Vara.
Why do people reference this character?
As a joke that someone deserves a punishment after acting foolish.
How do I get the The man with the stick meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The man with the stick” 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 The man with the stick card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: La hora de José Mota - Wikipedia · Paco Collado - Wikipedia · checked on November 6, 2026.
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