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“Brawl in the Family” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Brawl in the Family is a humorous webcomic created by Matthew Taranto, active from 2008 to 2014.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Brawl in the Family” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22107 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Brawl in the Family” meme mean?

This comic expresses nostalgic affection for Nintendo while gently mocking its tropes. It captures the chaotic competitive spirit of fighting games, turning iconic heroes into neighbors or colleagues with comedic dynamics. The humor relies on the contrast between the characters' supposed seriousness and their mundane or playful interactions.

Where does the “Brawl in the Family” meme come from?

Matthew Taranto started this project by drawing Kirby sketches during classes, sharing them on IGN and GameFAQs forums. The first official publication on his site was June 13, 2008, titled The Showdown, though some sources cite May 1, 2008. The title plays on All in the Family and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The series uses Kirby, King Dedede, and other Nintendo figures, exploiting their traits and Smash rules for visual and textual gags. It ended in 2014 after six years of continuous creation.

  1. 2008Initial posts on IGN and GameFAQs forums, followed by the official launch in June.
  2. 2009Appearance of the recurring reference Waluigi Time! in an April Fool's panel.
  3. 2014Cessation of the webcomic publication after six years of creation.

How to use the “Brawl in the Family” meme

  • Share a Brawl in the Family panel to illustrate a chaotic family situation.
  • Quote Waluigi Time! to signal an unexpected or messy moment in a conversation.
  • Reference the comic during Nintendo history debates to add a humorous touch.

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The “Brawl in the Family” card in MyMemeCards

Brawl in the Family card
NumberNo. 22107
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame64/100 · #53 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “Brawl in the Family” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Brawl in the Family 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.

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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 brawl in the family?

It is a humorous webcomic created by Matthew Taranto featuring Nintendo characters in scenarios inspired by Super Smash Bros.

Who created brawl in the family?

Matthew Taranto is the sole author of this series, combining drawing and writing to explore the Nintendo universe.

Brawl in the family origin?

The series began as personal drawings shared on gaming forums before becoming an independent webcomic in 2008.

Waluigi time brawl in the family?

This phrase became a meme from a specific panel on April 1, 2009, symbolizing sudden chaos.

How do I get the Brawl in the Family meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Brawl in the Family” 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 Brawl in the Family card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Brawl in the Family (webcomic) - Wikipedia · Brawl In The Family - Know Your Meme · An ode to Brawl In The Family | Fandom · checked on October 16, 2026.

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