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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20986 of the collection, and the 170th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City” meme mean?
The meme relies on the juxtaposition between the urgent, dramatic tone of the commercial narrator and the mundane or nonsensical context where it is applied. It expresses chaotic humor typical of shitposting, using literal repetition of a corporate script to comment on trivial situations with exaggerated intensity.
Where does the “A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City” meme come from?
The source is a YouTube video titled "LEGO City Rescue Helicopter," uploaded by Transu99 on May 11, 2009. It showcases the Emergency Collection line, featuring a LEGO figure falling into water while a voiceover announces: "A man has fallen into the river in Lego City!" The exact TV broadcast date and narrator identity remain unknown. In January 2020, Twitter user @ifollowincels integrated this text into a parody of an Anonymous Asexual comic strip. After the account was suspended, @highcipe reposted the version on January 2, 2020, triggering its virality as a shitpost template.
- 2009Upload of the LEGO City Rescue Helicopter commercial on YouTube by Transu99 on May 11.
- 2020First viral usage via Twitter by @ifollowincels and subsequently @highcipe in January.
How to use the “A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City” meme
- Paste the full text under a picture of a stuck cat to simulate a fictional emergency.
- Insert the announcement phrase into a video game comment after a minor failure.
- Use the script as an ironic caption for an ordinary landscape photo.
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The “A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 76/100 · #170 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City comes out of the Memes World series 70 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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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
What does a man has fallen into the river in lego city mean?
It is a copypasta used for absurd humor. The original text from a LEGO ad is repurposed to create comedic contrast with unrelated contexts.
A man has fallen into the river in lego city origin?
The phrase comes from a LEGO City Rescue Helicopter YouTube ad released in May 2009. It went viral in January 2020 on Twitter.
Who is the narrator lego city meme?
The voice actor's identity is not publicly documented. The voice originates from the official LEGO City Rescue Helicopter commercial uploaded by Transu99.
How do I get the A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the A Man Has Fallen Into the River in Lego City card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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