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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Cereal Guy” is a legendary card of the Memes World series 77, number 22813 of the collection, and the 6th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Cereal Guy” meme mean?
The meme contrasts calmness with sudden horror. The figure initially represents indifference while listening to nonsense. Suddenly, the input causes a violent physical rejection: the spit. It symbolizes immediate disbelief, total shock, or categorical refusal against an unacceptable absurdity. Users employ it to show that what they heard is so incredible it becomes physically repulsive.
Where does the “Cereal Guy” meme come from?
The character originates from a comic strip published on Something Awful forums by artist Bob Averill, aka Lego_Robot, in 2007. This original strip parodied Reese’s Puffs commercials and depicted a couple arguing over the phone. The hero was not yet named as such. The image later migrated to imageboards like 4chan, gaining popularity as a visual reaction tool. The nickname 'Cereal Guy' was assigned by the community in late 2009. The iconic spitting variant, often associated with him today, appears explicitly in archives dated December 25, 2010. Its precise origin remains obscure, but it became a pillar of classic rage comics.
- 2007Initial publication of the parody comic on Something Awful by Lego_Robot.
- Late 2009Assignment of the name 'Cereal Guy' on forums like 4chan.
- December 25, 2010Clear attestation of the variant showing the character spitting cereal.
How to use the “Cereal Guy” meme
- Use it to react to a political statement completely disconnected from reality.
- Post this image when someone shares an unfounded and scandalous rumor.
- Employ it to mark your total disagreement with a dubious culinary suggestion.
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The “Cereal Guy” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 87/100 · #6 of 141 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Cereal Guy” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Cereal Guy comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a legendary 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 40 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
Who is Cereal Guy?
He is a drawn character created by Bob Averill (Lego_Robot) in 2007 for a humorous comic on Something Awful. He is not based on any real filmed person.
Cereal Guy meaning?
The meme represents sudden shock or disgust. It is used when hearing something absurd that triggers an immediate and violent reaction.
Cereal Guy origin?
It comes from a 2007 cartoon parodying a cereal ad. The name appeared on 4chan in 2009 during its viral spread as a reaction meme.
Why does he spit?
The gesture symbolizes the physical rejection of information deemed too shocking, false, or disgusting to be mentally accepted.
How do I get the Cereal Guy meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Cereal Guy” is a legendary card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Cereal Guy card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Cereal Guy - Know Your Meme · Cereal Guy Replaced - Know Your Meme · Soldier of Christ Why Art Thou Hidden / The Demon of Babylon ... · checked on October 29, 2026.
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