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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Crying While Eating” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21602 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Crying While Eating” meme mean?
This meme exaggerates distress over trivial or food-related situations. The comedy relies on the juxtaposition of genuine tears and a silly context. It is used to gently mock disproportionate reactions to meals or to illustrate futile sadness in a humorous way.
Where does the “Crying While Eating” meme come from?
The project originated from CryingWhileEating.com, launched on May 19, 2005, by Casimir Nozkowski, Daniel Engber, and their friends. They entered the Contagious Media Showdown, a viral contest organized by Jonah Peretti to measure web traffic growth. The site hosted homemade videos lasting about thirty seconds. Each clip showed a person crying while eating, accompanied by text stating their name, the food, and the emotional reason. Examples included the creators themselves or a man crying over strawberries. The original platform was a dedicated website before copycats proliferated on YouTube.
- May 19, 2005Launch of CryingWhileEating.com for the Contagious Media Showdown contest.
How to use the “Crying While Eating” meme
- Post a video of yourself sobbing while eating salad to mock your own overreaction.
- Share a parody clip of someone crying over noodles to highlight the absurdity of the scenario.
- Use this format to comment on a sad but trivial news item, adding a humorous explanatory caption.
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The “Crying While Eating” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Crying While Eating” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Crying While Eating comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
What is Crying While Eating?
It is a 2005 video meme showing people crying while eating, created for an initial viral contest.
Who created Crying While Eating?
Casimir Nozkowski, Daniel Engber, and their friends produced the first videos for their website.
Crying While Eating origin?
The project comes from CryingWhileEating.com, launched in May 2005 to participate in a web traffic challenge organized by Jonah Peretti.
How do I get the Crying While Eating meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Crying While Eating” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Crying While Eating card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Crying While Eating - Know Your Meme · Feeling Viral? Sneeze And You Might Miss These 05/31/2005 · meme.com › memes › blank-room-soupBlank Room Soup: The Freaky Soup Guy Video Explained · checked on October 14, 2026.
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