Argentines might not have a stable economy, first-world infrastructure, or functioning education. But we have TWO things we’re world powers in:
- Football
- Choripán memes
This is the definitive list of the 10 most viral choripán memes in Argentine history. With context, origin, and why we crack up over a sandwich.
#10: “Asado or Choripán?” - The Eternal Question
Origin: Twitter, 2019 Format: Red button image (like “The Button” meme)
The meme:
Why it’s great:
- Reflects Argentine reality
- We’ve all been in that dilemma
- Correct answer: press both buttons
Variants:
- “Sunday asado vs Wednesday choripán”
- “Asado with family vs Choripán with the boys”
Verdict: 7/10 - Timeless classic
#9: Political Choripán (Choripán Plan)
Origin: Argentine elections, 2015-present cycle Format: Photo of choripanes + political text
The concept: The “choripán plan” is when in politics they hand out free choripanes to get votes.
Derived memes:
- “They promise asado, give you choripán”
- “Choripán today, hunger tomorrow”
- “The only plan that works in Argentina: the choripán”
Why it hurts to laugh:
- It’s real (they literally do it)
- Reflects our political disillusionment
- But the choripán is still good
Cultural impact: Even politicians use it ironically now
Verdict: 8/10 - Perfect Argentine dark humor
#8: “Choripán with Everything” vs “Plain Choripán”
Origin: Instagram, 2020 Format: Drake meme
The meme:
Why it divides:
- Purists vs maximalists
- Civil war in the comments
- “Ketchup is an insult” vs “Condiment freedom”
Correct answer according to internet: Chimichurri + criolla. Everything else is heresy.
Verdict: 7/10 - Generates debate, which is what matters
#7: Qatar 2022 World Cup Choripán
Origin: Qatar 2022 World Cup, Argentina champion Format: Viral videos + photos
The content:
- Argentines bringing chorizos in suitcases
- “We brought 40 kilos of chorizo to Qatar”
- Qataris trying choripán for first time
- “Choripán is also bi-champion”
Iconic moment: Video of an Argentine making choripanes on the street in Doha with portable grill. Qatari police approach… and ask to try one.
Impact: 15 million views on TikTok
Verdict: 9/10 - 100% Argentine-ness
#6: “Choripán Cures Everything”
Origin: Reddit r/argentina, 2021 Format: “Medicine for Everything” meme
The meme:
Why it works:
- It’s absurd
- But also… not that absurd
- A good choripán DOES improve your day
Philosophical variant: “I don’t know if choripán solves problems, but I’ve never seen anyone sad eating choripán”
Verdict: 8/10 - Popular wisdom
#5: Choripán vs Pizza - The Cultural War
Origin: Twitter, 2022 Format: Heated debate
The original tweet: “Unpopular opinion: Pizza is better than choripán”
Responses (summary):
- 10,000 comments in 6 hours
- Creative insults
- Death threats (joking… I think)
- Someone said “I prefer hot dog” and was blocked by 500 people
Best response: “It’s like comparing Messi with Maradona. Both are Argentine, both are brilliant, and the question is disrespectful to both.”
Result: Tie. But choripán won in passion.
Verdict: 8/10 - Generated content for weeks
#4: “Foreign Person Discovers Fire”
Origin: TikTok, 2023 Format: Comedy video
The sketch: Argentine makes choripán in a foreign country (Norway).
Norwegians: “What are you doing?” Argentine: “Choripán.” Norwegians: “What’s that?” Argentine: Explains passionately for 15 minutes Norwegians: Try it Norwegians: “OH MY GOD”
Variants:
- Germans discovering chimichurri
- Japanese trying to eat choripán without getting messy (impossible)
- Yankee saying “it’s just a hot dog” and getting canceled
Impact: 8 million views, thousands of response videos
Verdict: 9/10 - National pride + humor
#3: “The 3 AM Choripán”
Origin: Old meme format, adapted to choripán 2021 Format: Cursed/disturbing image
The concept: “Me at 3 AM looking for where to eat choripán”
Image: Person with bloodshot eyes, desperate face, phone in hand
Why it’s relatable:
- We’ve all been there
- Post-club hunger is real
- 3 AM is the hour of choripán or death
Variants:
- “Google at 3 AM: ‘choripán open now’”
- “Me: need to sleep / Also me at 3 AM: 🌭”
- “Choripán open 24hrs [14 km away] - Me: I’m coming”
Verdict: 8/10 - Hits the soul
#2: Lionel Messi and the Forbidden Choripán
Origin: Copa América 2021 + World Cup 2022 Format: Photo + caption
The meme: Messi lifting the World Cup + text:
“35 years waiting to be able to eat choripán in peace without Scaloni scolding me”
Real context: During camps, players have strict diet (no choripán).
Derived memes:
- “Messi dreaming of choripán for 45 days”
- “The real World Cup prize: guilt-free choripán”
- “Di María: ‘Leo, we brought chorizos’ / Messi: ‘Where, WHERE’”
Real moment that fed the meme: After winning the World Cup, Messi said in an interview: “Now I can eat whatever I want” (we assume he meant choripán).
Verdict: 9/10 - Mixes football + food + humor = Argentine perfection
#1: “Happiness vs Choripán” - The Graph
Origin: Instagram, 2020 Format: Line graph
The meme:
Why it’s #1:
- Philosophically correct
- Visually simple but effective
- 100% universal truth
- Applies to ALL Argentines
Variants that emerged:
- “Choripán > Therapy”
- “Happiness: $5,000 (price of a choripán)”
- “I don’t need a psychologist, I need a good cart”
Cultural impact:
- 500,000+ likes on Instagram
- Shared by international meme accounts
- Translated to 6 languages
- Used in advertising campaigns (with permission)
Why it represents Argentina: Simple. Direct. True. Like choripán itself.
Verdict: 10/10 - MASTERPIECE
Honorable Mentions
“Choripán vs Asado: Battle Royale”
Animated video of choripán fighting against asado. Result: They ally against the vegan.
“Peronist Choripán vs Libertarian Choripán”
Political meme that went so viral that actual politicians used it. Conclusion: Choripán has no ideology, only flavor.
“Choripán Aesthetic”
Artistic photos of choripanes with vintage filters. Hashtag: #choripanphotography Followers: 45,000
“Motivational Choripán”
“No matter how bad your day is, there’s always a choripán waiting for you” Self-help phraseology but with chori.
Why Choripán Memes Work
1. National Identity
Choripán is ARGENTINE. Period. It’s not from anyone else. It’s ours.
2. Accessibility
Everyone ate choripán. Millionaire or poor, right or left.
3. Nostalgia
You remember the first choripán. The stadium with your dad. The cart on the corner.
4. Survival Humor
Argentina is always in crisis. We laugh so we don’t cry. Choripán is part of that.
5. Universal but Specific
Everyone understands “food + happiness”, but only Argentines understand the deep cultural context.
How to Make a Good Choripán Meme
Successful formula:
- Relatable: Must connect with common experience
- Visual: Photo of well-made choripán (dripping juice)
- Timing: Post between 20:00-23:00 (craving hour)
- Hashtags: #choripan #argentina #memes #asado
- Mild controversy: “With or without onion?” (generates debate = engagement)
Topics that work:
- ✅ Choripán vs other countries
- ✅ Choripán + football
- ✅ Choripán + politics (carefully)
- ✅ Choripán + nostalgia
- ✅ Choripán at 3 AM
Topics that DON’T work:
- ❌ Insulting choripán (you’ll get canceled)
- ❌ Saying hot dog is better (social death)
- ❌ Criticizing chimichurri (unforgivable)
The Future of Choripán Memes
2026 Predictions:
- More memes of Argentines taking choripán abroad
- Crossover with AI memes (“ChatGPT, make me a choripán”)
- Virtual reality: “I ate choripán in the metaverse”
- Choripán NFTs (God forbid)
What will never change: Choripán will always be funny because it’s part of our identity. And laughing about what we love is the most Argentine thing there is.
Conclusion
Choripán memes aren’t just memes. They are:
- Popular culture
- National identity
- Collective therapy
- Argentine history told with humor
The best choripán meme: The one that made you laugh and made you hungry at the same time.
Final truth: In 100 years, when historians study 21st century Argentine culture, they’ll find two things:
- Messi memes
- Choripán memes
And they’ll understand EVERYTHING about us.
Now go make yourself a choripán. This article made you hungry. I know it.