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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Brides Throwing Cats” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22321 of the collection, and the 201st 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 “Brides Throwing Cats” meme mean?
The humor stems from the clash between wedding solemnity and the chaos of throwing a live animal. It expresses unexpected disruption or domestic disorder. The image illustrates situations where events take a ridiculous turn, often highlighting total confusion or a funny mishap during formal occasions.
Where does the “Brides Throwing Cats” meme come from?
The phenomenon started with an anonymous Tumblr blog launched on October 5, 2013. The site featured digitally altered wedding photos where the bouquet was replaced by a cat mid-throw. Creators confirmed the images were fictional edits using Photoshop, ensuring no animals were harmed. Virality surged after coverage by Laughing Squid, Jezebel, and BuzzFeed on October 9 and 10, 2013. BuzzFeed later included it in their top Tumblr list published on December 5, 2013, cementing its internet fame.
- 2013Creation of the anonymous Tumblr blog on October 5, 2013.
- 2013Massive spread following media coverage by Laughing Squid and Jezebel on October 9 and 10.
- 2013Featured in BuzzFeed's top Tumblr selection, published on December 5.
How to use the “Brides Throwing Cats” meme
- Use this image to comment on a family gathering that suddenly descends into chaotic comedy.
- Share the edit to illustrate a completely offbeat surprise during a formal event.
- Employ the concept to gently mock rigid traditions that undergo an unexpected and funny twist.
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The “Brides Throwing Cats” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 57/100 · #201 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Brides Throwing Cats” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Brides Throwing Cats 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 brides throwing cats meme?
It is a visual meme showing brides throwing cats instead of bouquets. It originated as a humorous photo edit on Tumblr in 2013.
Brides throwing cats origin?
The meme comes from a Tumblr blog launched in October 2013. Users shared wedding photos digitally altered to include cats being thrown.
Who created brides throwing cats?
The blog creator remains anonymous. No public identity has been revealed regarding the original author of the photo edits.
Are the cats real in the meme?
No, the images are fictional. Creators confirmed the cats were added digitally via Photoshop without harming any animals.
How do I get the Brides Throwing Cats meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Brides Throwing Cats” 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 Brides Throwing Cats card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Brides Throwing Cats: The 2013 Tumblr Wedding Meme · Brides Throwing Cats · Cat-Throwing Bridal Memes - Trend Hunter · checked on October 17, 2026.
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