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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Cooking With Skrillex” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21485 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Cooking With Skrillex” meme mean?
The humor stems from the juxtaposition of Skrillex's high-energy dubstep persona with the mundane activity of cooking. By swapping DJ equipment for pots and pans, the visuals suggest that music production is akin to preparing a complex meal. This absurdity allows users to playfully reinterpret the artist's intense performance style through the lens of domestic routine. It serves as a series of static images rather than a video, highlighting the ridiculousness of treating sound engineering like a recipe.
Where does the “Cooking With Skrillex” meme come from?
The meme originated on Tumblr, where a dedicated blog posted a series of photomontages featuring the American producer Skrillex. These images altered photos of him performing live by digitally replacing his turntables and controllers with various kitchen tools. The visual style mimics educational programs from the Food Network, adding a layer of fake instructional context to the absurdity. While the specific name of the creating Tumblr account and the exact launch date remain unknown, the phenomenon was documented by Know Your Meme on February 7, 2012. Its cultural impact was recognized by MTV, which included it in their list of the top five musical memes of 2012 on December 19, 2012.
- 2012First documented appearance of the meme on Tumblr and Know Your Meme entry on February 7.
- 2012MTV includes the phenomenon in their top musical memes list for the year on December 19.
How to use the “Cooking With Skrillex” meme
- Share a picture of a cooked meal to highlight the chaotic or technical nature of the preparation.
- Use the montage to illustrate a process mastered with disproportionate intensity.
- Reference the meme to evoke a humorous fusion between two completely unrelated fields.
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The “Cooking With Skrillex” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Cooking With Skrillex” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Cooking With Skrillex comes out of the Memes World series 72 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
Cooking With Skrillex meaning?
It is a visual remix contrasting aggressive dubstep with domestic cooking. The image shows Skrillex as a chef, implying he prepares his music like a dish.
Cooking With Skrillex origin?
The meme comes from a Tumblr blog specializing in photo edits. The images were created in 2012 by replacing DJ gear with kitchen utensils.
Who is Skrillex?
Skrillex is an American electronic music producer and DJ, known for popularizing dubstep with mainstream audiences in the early 2010s.
Cooking With Skrillex real or fake?
It is not a real show but a series of humorous photomontages. No authentic video content of this type exists.
How do I get the Cooking With Skrillex meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Cooking With Skrillex” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Cooking With Skrillex card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Skrillex · Cooking with Skrillex · Cooking With Skrillex: Video Gallery - Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.
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