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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Diouf Trips” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21327 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 “Diouf Trips” meme mean?
This visual captures the precise moment when self-confidence collapses under total clumsiness. The dominant emotion is sudden ridicule: we laugh at the brutal fall that turns a promising dribble into a complete disaster. It is used to comment on one’s own mistakes or others’, highlighting the gap between intention and catastrophic result. It is the visual personification of 'it wasn't going well,' expressing shared shame or good-natured mockery in the face of an inevitable fiasco.
Where does the “Diouf Trips” meme come from?
The original source dates back to February 2011, during a football match involving Glasgow Rangers. Senegalese player El Hadji Diouf, then contracted with the Scottish team, attempts to dribble an opposing defender. The sequence shows his spectacular fall after contact with Daniel Majstorovic, a Celtic player. Although the Old Firm derby is often cited, the exact date remains uncertain in consulted archives. An article from March 3, 2011, confirms the incident as an unpunished tackle. The first documented digital trace appears on Know Your Meme on May 12, 2011, added by user Nevar00. The GIF format then circulated massively on forums and social media, exploiting the comic violence of the fall to become a universal reactive for sporting or daily failures.
- February 2011The match between Glasgow Rangers and Celtic takes place, including Diouf's fall.
- March 3, 2011A news article reports the incident and identifies the defending player responsible.
- May 12, 2011The image is officially referenced on Know Your Meme by user Nevar00.
How to use the “Diouf Trips” meme
- Share this GIF when a friend tells you they spilled coffee trying to look elegant.
- Use it in response to a video showing someone tripping in front of a crowd.
- Employ it to illustrate your own computer errors before an important presentation.
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The “Diouf Trips” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Diouf Trips” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Diouf Trips 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
What is Diouf Trips?
It is a viral GIF showing footballer El Hadji Diouf falling during a 2011 match. It is used to illustrate ridiculous failures.
Who is Daniel Majstorovic?
He is a Macedonian defender playing for Celtic FC. He is credited with the tackle that caused Diouf's famous fall.
Diouf Trips origin?
The meme comes from a replay of a football match in Scotland in February 2011, later distributed as an animated GIF.
When was the Diouf Trips meme released?
The first documented online trace dates to May 12, 2011, on Know Your Meme, months after the original match.
How do I get the Diouf Trips meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Diouf Trips” 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 Diouf Trips card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: [Image - 123025] | Diouf Trips · Association Football · Memes · checked on October 13, 2026.
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