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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Send the Flamethrowers” is an epic card of the Italian Memes pack, number 52 of the collection, and the 26th 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 “Send the Flamethrowers” meme mean?
The line is quoted, usually with irony, to describe an over-the-top reaction to a gathering seen as reckless, or to mock an authority figure perceived as excessively harsh.
Where does the “Send the Flamethrowers” meme come from?
Vincenzo De Luca, governor of the Campania region, made the remark during a press conference in March 2020, at the height of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, warning new graduates against holding street parties that broke national lockdown distancing rules. The line spread rapidly on social media and even inspired handmade figurines depicting the scene, later sold as ironic graduation gifts.
- 2020Vincenzo De Luca threatens graduation parties with carabinieri and flamethrowers
How to use the “Send the Flamethrowers” meme
- Careful with that party, or they'll send the carabinieri with flamethrowers.
- He reacted like De Luca, flamethrowers over a simple get-together.
- I got a tiny carabinieri-with-flamethrower figurine as a graduation gift.
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The “Send the Flamethrowers” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 70/100 · #26 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Send the Flamethrowers” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Send the Flamethrowers comes out of the Italian 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.
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
Who said the carabinieri-with-flamethrowers line?
Vincenzo De Luca, governor of Campania, in March 2020.
In what context did he say it?
During Italy's first COVID lockdown, against graduation street parties.
How do I get the Send the Flamethrowers meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Send the Flamethrowers” is an epic card of the Italian 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 Send the Flamethrowers card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Il Sole 24 Ore, dichiarazioni di De Luca sul lockdown · Il Mattino, articolo sulla minaccia di De Luca · Il Messaggero, articolo sulle statuine dei carabinieri col lanciafiamme · checked on November 5, 2026.
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