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“Real Revenge” meme: meaning, origin and legendary card

In 2010, amateur artist Trucebaldazzi uploaded 'Vendetta vera', a homemade rap video shot on a shoestring budget, which went on to pass ten million views on YouTube.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Real Revenge” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Real Revenge” is a legendary card of the Italian Memes pack, number 8 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 “Real Revenge” meme mean?

'Vendetta vera' is quoted or remixed to evoke an overly dramatic threat of revenge, or simply as a nod to a cult, absurd piece of early-2010s Italian internet culture. The tone is always tongue-in-cheek.

Where does the “Real Revenge” meme come from?

In 2010, the amateur artist known as Trucebaldazzi uploaded the official video for 'Vendetta vera' to YouTube, a rap recorded and filmed with modest means. The video went on to pass ten million views, and its deliberately grandiose, repetitive chorus became a cult favourite among Italian internet users. In the years that followed, the song inspired a wide range of covers and remixes in very different styles, from jazz to opera, keeping it alive on YouTube.

  1. 2010Trucebaldazzi uploads the official 'Vendetta vera' video to YouTube.

How to use the “Real Revenge” meme

  • He swore revenge over a spilled coffee, pure Trucebaldazzi moment.
  • We're still remixing that office feud, Vendetta vera style.
  • His breakup speech sounded like the Vendetta vera chorus.

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The “Real Revenge” card in MyMemeCards

Real Revenge card
NumberNo. 008
RarityLegendary
CollectionItalian Memes pack
Fame85/100 · #4 of 300
Recycle value40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Italian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common14749%
  • Rare9030%
  • Epic3813%
  • Legendary227.3%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Real Revenge” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Real Revenge 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.

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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 created 'Vendetta vera'?

The Italian amateur artist known as Trucebaldazzi, in 2010.

Why did the song become a cult hit?

Its grandiose, amateur chorus inspired countless covers and remixes.

How many views does the original video have?

It has passed ten million views on YouTube.

How do I get the Real Revenge meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Real Revenge” 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 Real Revenge card?

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

Sources: TRUCEBALDAZZI – «VENDETTA VERA» (Official Video 2010) · checked on November 6, 2026.

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