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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22243 of the collection, and the 88th 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 “Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta” meme mean?
The phrase detaches from its original dramatic context to highlight the absurdity or heaviness of a situation. It is employed when someone outlines a strategy that is excessively complex, often serving as an ironic way to point out that a simple solution has been replaced by exaggerated theatrics. It emphasizes that the outcome remains unchanged despite the added complexity.
Where does the “Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta” meme come from?
The visual and verbal content comes directly from the episode titled 'Drink the Kool-Aid', which is the ninth installment of the seventh season known as Cult in the television series American Horror Story. This broadcast occurred on November 1, 2017, on the FX network. In this specific sequence, the character Ally Mayfair-Richards, portrayed by Sarah Paulson, serves a dinner to Ivy, played by Alison Pill. She then announces that she has added arsenic to the wine and the pasta. Ivy consumes the meal and collapses shortly after. The exact reported formula is 'I put arsenic in the wine and pasta'. The popular GIF retains the comedic pause at the end of the sentence. Available sources do not allow identification of the initial GIF author or the precise date of its first online publication. The year 2017 strictly corresponds to the release of the source episode, but no documentary evidence confirms immediate virality on that exact date.
- 2017Broadcast of the source episode on the FX network in the United States.
How to use the “Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta” meme
- Use the phrase structure to qualify a project plan that seems excessively sophisticated yet ultimately redundant.
- Used in comments under a video where someone explains a problem-solving method that is particularly long and theatrical.
- Serves to irony towards a late revelation that nullifies all the tension created previously by a dramatic staging.
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The “Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common 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 5 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 is the Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta meme?
It is a meme from American Horror Story. A protagonist admits to poisoning a meal with arsenic. The phrase is used to ridicule overly complicated plans.
Where does this meme come from?
The quote comes from the 'Drink the Kool-Aid' episode of season 7 of American Horror Story. Sarah Paulson delivers the line while serving poisoned pasta and wine to her friend.
Who said Arsenic in the wine and the pasta?
The character Ally Mayfair-Richards, played by Sarah Paulson, says this line in the series. She addresses Ivy, interpreted by Alison Pill, during a tense dinner.
What does this expression mean?
It is used as a snowclone to mock an unnecessarily elaborate or theatrical strategy. It highlights the contrast between the complexity of the means and the simplicity of the result.
How do I get the Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Arsenic In the Wine and the Pasta card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: American Horror Story 13 // AHS - S13E2 1:13 AM (Recap/Review) · American Horror Story themed food · CULT: TIER RANKING AMERICAN HORROR STORY CHARACTERS · checked on October 17, 2026.
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