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“I Think It’s the Onion” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Per me è la cipolla” (“For me it’s the onion”) is the answer Pedro Valti gave to a question from Amadeus on the quiz show L’eredità.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I Think It’s the Onion” is a common card of the Italian Memes pack, number 189 of the collection, and the 166th 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 “I Think It’s the Onion” meme mean?

It is quoted to defend a wrong or unlikely answer with great confidence, refusing to back down. The tone is that of a self-assured contestant, even when everyone knows he is wrong.

Where does the “I Think It’s the Onion” meme come from?

The Italian page for L’eredità cites the video “PEDRO vs AMADEUS | LA MIA VERITA'” from 3 August 2013. In it Pedro Valti answers “per me è la cipolla” to a question asked by the host Amadeus. Other videos extend the sequence: “Amadeus contro Pedro”, “amadeus cita pedro” and “Per me è la cipolla - La vendetta”. The exact details of the original episode are not confirmed by the sources consulted.

  1. 2013The video “PEDRO vs AMADEUS | LA MIA VERITA'” is posted on 3 August.

How to use the “I Think It’s the Onion” meme

  • What is the capital? For me, it’s the cipolla.
  • Even with proof, I repeated: per me è la cipolla.
  • My nephew defends his drawing like Pedro, per me è la cipolla.

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  • Per me è la cipolla
  • Pedro vs Amadeus
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  • pedro valti amadeus
  • pedro vs amadeus la mia verità
  • per me è la cipolla la vendetta

The “I Think It’s the Onion” card in MyMemeCards

I Think It’s the Onion card
NumberNo. 189
RarityCommon
CollectionItalian Memes pack
Fame40/100 · #166 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Italian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common14749%
  • Rare9030%
  • Epic3813%
  • Legendary227.3%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “I Think It’s the Onion” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I Think It’s the Onion comes out of the Italian 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

Who says “Per me è la cipolla”?

Pedro Valti, in a sequence with Amadeus tied to the quiz show L’eredità.

What does “cipolla” mean?

It is the Italian word for onion, given here as a stubborn answer.

Is there a follow-up?

Yes, for example the video “Per me è la cipolla - La vendetta”.

How do I get the I Think It’s the Onion meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I Think It’s the Onion” is a common 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 I Think It’s the Onion card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Amadeus contro Pedro (YouTube) · Per me è la cipolla - La vendetta (YouTube) · checked on November 5, 2026.

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