5 Times Brazilian Memes Took Over the World

Brazillian memes that

When Inês Brazil

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The "Nazaré Confused Math Lady" meme

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1st World War Meme

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Cuca the Drag-Queen Crocodile

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Maria Odete Brito de Miranda (Gretchen) had a late-career renaissance as a "meme canvas." Katy Perry even featured her in the "Swish Swish" music video, trying to ride the meme wave. Since then, she has continued to thrive online, with Perry declaring her as "the internet."

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Brazillian memes that

took over the world

Brazilians are friendly, passionate, and easy-going. But above everything else, they are fun!

When Inês Brazil

When the Grammys launched a contest inviting fan nominations, the Brazilian meme community jokingly nominated Inês Brasil, pushing her to the top. She "won," but the Grammys officials rescinded the votes.

"won" the Grammys

The "Nazaré Confused Math Lady" meme

The "Nazaré Confused Math Lady" meme

This famous Brazilian meme comes from a scene in the telenovela "Senhora do Destino," where an actor appears to be solving complex math problems. It quickly became an internet symbol of confusion and complex thinking.

1st World War Meme

1st World War Meme

"Meme World War I” was a meme war between Brazil and Portugal in 2016. It was like a friendly roasting session, with each side trying to come up with the wittiest, funniest memes. It ended later that year with no clear winner.

Cuca the Drag-Queen Crocodile

Cuca the Drag-Queen Crocodile

The 70s TV character Cuca (a rubber crocodile in a blonde wig) inspired many Brazilian memes comparing her to RuPaul contestants.

Maria Odete Brito de Miranda (Gretchen) had a late-career renaissance as a "meme canvas." Katy Perry even featured her in the "Swish Swish" music video, trying to ride the meme wave. Since then, she has continued to thrive online, with Perry declaring her as "the internet."

Gretchen & Katy Perry

Gretchen & Katy Perry