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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bisbal tourism” is a legendary card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 31 of the collection, and the 25th 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 “Bisbal tourism” meme mean?
People reference “turismo Bisbal” to mock an absurd or inappropriate holiday destination, chosen despite an obvious reason to avoid it. It pokes fun at tone-deaf tourism comments.
Where does the “Bisbal tourism” meme come from?
In February 2011, as Egypt went through a wave of protests, David Bisbal remarked on the pyramids being empty of tourists, a comment many saw as tone-deaf. Spanish Twitter users turned the remark into a running joke, inventing equally absurd tourist trips and pushing the hashtag #TurismoBisbal to trend.
- 2011David Bisbal’s comment on empty pyramids during Egypt’s protests, and the spread of the TurismoBisbal hashtag.
How to use the “Bisbal tourism” meme
- Let’s go on a Bisbal-style trip, zero tourists guaranteed.
- He suggested Syria as a destination, pure turismo Bisbal.
- Classic Bisbal tourism comment about a city in full crisis.
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- #TurismoBisbal
- turismo bisbal meme origin
- bisbal pyramids egypt comment
- turismobisbal hashtag twitter
- bisbal egypt comment viral
The “Bisbal tourism” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 91/100 · #25 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Bisbal tourism” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bisbal tourism comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as a legendary 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 40 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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 is “turismo Bisbal”?
A meme born in 2011 from a David Bisbal comment about Egypt, mocking absurd tourist destinations.
Why was Bisbal targeted?
Because he commented on the empty pyramids during Egypt’s protests, seen as a tone-deaf remark.
How did the meme spread?
Through the hashtag #TurismoBisbal, used to invent absurd tourist trips on Twitter.
How do I get the Bisbal tourism meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bisbal tourism” is a legendary 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 Bisbal tourism card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Cadena SER - Comentario de Bisbal sobre Egipto · checked on November 5, 2026.
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