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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Poor Seagull” is a legendary card of the Italian Memes pack, number 15 of the collection, and the 4th 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 “Poor Seagull” meme mean?
The line is cited to ironically comment on a defeat, a breakup, or a pathetic situation, borrowing the song's melodramatic tone.
Where does the “Poor Seagull” meme come from?
"Tu comm'a mme (Povero gabbiano)" is a Neapolitan neomelodic song released in 1988, performed by Gianni Celeste, real name Giovanni Grasso, a singer born in Catania in 1964. In February 2022, the track found a second viral life on TikTok, where clips of the song spread widely as background music for comedic or dramatic videos. This renewed digital interest pushed the song back into Italy's sales charts through streaming, and led Gianni Celeste to launch a national tour the following summer named the "Povero gabbiano Tour".
- 1988Release of the song "Tu comm'a mme (Povero gabbiano)" by Gianni Celeste.
- 2022The song goes viral on TikTok in February and re-enters Italian charts.
How to use the “Poor Seagull” meme
- She left me yesterday, povero gabbiano, I'm not over it.
- Lost in the final again... povero gabbiano, honestly.
- This video with the povero gabbiano song in the background, perfect for my mood today.
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The “Poor Seagull” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 85/100 · #4 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Poor Seagull” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Poor Seagull comes out of the Italian 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.
Open your free pack
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 sings "povero gabbiano"?
Gianni Celeste, a Neapolitan neomelodic singer, real name Giovanni Grasso.
Why did the song become popular again?
It went viral on TikTok in February 2022, reviving its digital sales in Italy.
How do I get the Poor Seagull meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Poor Seagull” is a legendary 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 Poor Seagull card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Gianni Celeste - Wikipedia (it) · Tu comm'a mme - Wikipedia (it) · checked on November 6, 2026.
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