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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Say Hi to Andonio” is an epic card of the Italian Memes pack, number 17 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 “Say Hi to Andonio” meme mean?
People say “Saluta Andonio” to push someone into greeting the camera or a phone call in the exaggerated tone of the original clip, usually as affectionate mockery. The phrase also gets pasted over random car-ride or failed-greeting footage in edited videos.
Where does the “Say Hi to Andonio” meme come from?
The clip circulates on the Italian web under the title “Saluta Andonio,” uploaded by a channel specialising in amateur footage, and shows a father asked by his son to greet the camera during a car ride; his pronunciation of the name Antonio, coming out as “Andonio,” gave the clip its name. The scene was later dubbed and remixed into countless Italian edit videos, including a parody voiced to sound like Gianni Morandi.
How to use the “Say Hi to Andonio” meme
- Come on, saluta Andonio, we’re filming!
- He did the “Saluta Andonio” voice to say hi to the camera.
- Every time we’re all in the car, someone yells “saluta Andonio.”
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The “Say Hi to Andonio” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 70/100 · #26 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Say Hi to Andonio” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Say Hi to Andonio 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.
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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
Where does “Saluta Andonio” come from?
From an amateur car video where a father, asked by his son to say hello, pronounces “Antonio” as “Andonio.”
What does the phrase mean?
It’s a mocking invitation to greet the camera, copying the tone of the original clip.
Are there remixed versions?
Yes, several edits reuse the line with other voices or footage, including a parody attributed to Gianni Morandi.
How do I get the Say Hi to Andonio meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Say Hi to Andonio” 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 Say Hi to Andonio card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Saluta Andonio - Meme Video (YouTube) · Recherche YouTube « Saluta Andonio originale » · checked on November 6, 2026.
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