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“Crazy Rhubarb Lady” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The 'Crazy Rhubarb Lady' refers to an Iowa woman filmed in July 2013.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” meme, 2013

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21594 of the collection, and the 241st 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 “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” meme mean?

This meme captures the essence of comedic, uncontrollable rage. It expresses maximum exasperation regarding a perceived injustice, no matter how minor. Users employ it to illustrate excessive reactions, often deemed hilarious due to their gratuitous verbal violence. It symbolizes ridiculous emotional outbursts that turn a simple territorial dispute into public spectacle.

Where does the “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” meme come from?

The original video was uploaded to YouTube by user *rhubarblady* on July 5, 2013. It shows two individuals confronting a woman in Iowa who defends her rhubarb plants with rare aggression. The woman claims the plants grow on an 'alley property,' suggesting contested public land or easement rights. Sources do not specify her name or exact location. The clip went viral after being shared on Reddit’s r/videos on July 31, 2013. It quickly garnered over 13,000 upvotes and 4,100 comments within a week. Cultural popularity peaked with a parody aired on Conan on August 6, 2013. Andy Richter appeared in costume, posted to the TeamCoo channel. The original video has since been deleted from YouTube but remains known through these archives.

How to use the “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” meme

  • Share the quote during a minor office dispute to highlight the absurdity of the anger.

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The “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” card in MyMemeCards

Crazy Rhubarb Lady card
NumberNo. 21594
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame67/100 · #241 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Crazy Rhubarb Lady 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

Who is the crazy rhubarb lady?

Her real identity was never publicly revealed. Available sources only place her in Iowa without providing a name or specific address.

What does crazy rhubarb lady mean?

The phrase describes a disproportionate and vulgar reaction to a trivial subject. It highlights the dark humor associated with excessive public outbursts.

Where did the crazy rhubarb lady video come from?

It originates from an amateur recording posted to YouTube on July 5, 2013. The original uploader used the handle rhubarblady before the content was removed.

How do I get the Crazy Rhubarb Lady meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Crazy Rhubarb Lady” 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 Crazy Rhubarb Lady card?

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

Sources: Crazy Rhubarb Lady · Public Freakout Videos · This Week's Internet Star: Crazy Rhubarb Lady · checked on October 14, 2026.

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