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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Cone-ing” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21072 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “Cone-ing” meme mean?
This absurd gesture expresses playful complicity with an audience that enjoys authentic surprise and situational incongruity. The dominant emotion is amusement at the staff member’s stunned reaction, turning a simple purchase into a humorous performance intended for online distribution.
Where does the “Cone-ing” meme come from?
Australian comedian Alki Stevens is the documented origin of this phenomenon. He uploaded a first video to YouTube on May 18, 2009, featuring this act among other public pranks. The practice gained massive traction with his third video, titled “CONE-ING IS THE NEW PLANKING,” posted on June 5, 2011. This content went viral quickly, being covered by notable websites like The Daily What, BuzzFeed, Videogum, and Eater on June 7, 2011. The term now refers to both the specific action and the format of the filmed prank.
- 2009Alki Stevens uploads a video to YouTube showing this act among other public pranks.
- 2011The video titled “CONE-ING IS THE NEW PLANKING” is posted on June 5 and goes viral.
How to use the “Cone-ing” meme
- Order ice cream at a drive-through and grab it by the frozen top to film the cashier's shocked reaction.
- Share your own version of the prank on social media using the associated hashtag to join the trend.
- Reference this example when discussing viral internet pranks from summer 2011 to illustrate humorous absurdity.
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The “Cone-ing” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Cone-ing” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Cone-ing comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare 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 10 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
Cone-ing meme meaning?
It is a prank involving grabbing a soft-serve ice cream by the frozen top instead of the cone to surprise the cashier.
Who invented cone-ing?
Australian comedian Alki Stevens is recognized as the documented origin of this video practice in 2009.
Cone-ing origin video?
The video that popularized the term was posted on June 5, 2011, titled “CONE-ING IS THE NEW PLANKING.”
How do I get the Cone-ing meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Cone-ing” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Cone-ing card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Cone-ing | Know Your Meme · Pranking · Cone-ing? Ice Cream Cone Prank Goes Viral on YouTube · checked on October 12, 2026.
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