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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Baguetting” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21934 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Baguetting” meme mean?
This format expresses absurd humor through the deliberate replacement of familiar objects with a baguette. It transforms ordinary gestures into silly situations, evoking playful surprise and laughter at visual incongruity. The meme invites viewers to see daily life with more whimsy and irony, celebrating the unexpected juxtaposition of food and mundane activities.
Where does the “Baguetting” meme come from?
The term 'baguetting' was coined by American comedians Tim Bierbaum and John Milhiser (sometimes spelled Miller) for their Tumblr blog Baguette-Me-Not. The project featured actors and celebrities like Kristin Chenoweth, Ellie Kemper, and Jim O’Heir. For instance, Chenoweth brushed her teeth with a baguette, while O’Heir played it like a guitar. George Takei and Marsha Gay Harden also participated. While often linked to 2012, some Dutch sources date the word to 2013. Exact origins are unclear, but the phenomenon aligns with viral photo trends like planking or vadering, initially published on Tumblr.
How to use the “Baguetting” meme
- Use this image to illustrate an article about absurd humor or vintage internet trends.
- Share the card in a friendly exchange to evoke a funny or unexpected situation.
- Include the meme in a creative presentation to highlight the diversion of everyday objects.
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The “Baguetting” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Baguetting” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Baguetting comes out of the Memes World series 74 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 does baguetting mean?
It refers to a visual meme where a French baguette replaces an expected object in a photograph to create a humorous and absurd scene.
Who created the baguetting meme?
Comedians Tim Bierbaum and John Milhiser invented the term and launched the project through their Tumblr blog, Baguette-Me-Not.
Baguetting origin?
The phenomenon stems from a photographic project on Tumblr, inspired by viral trends like planking, though its exact launch date remains debated between 2012 and 2013.
How do I get the Baguetting meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Baguetting” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Baguetting card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Design Free Thursday // Baguetting Around. · Memes · baguetting · checked on October 16, 2026.
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