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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Exploding Actresses” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21676 of the collection, and the 31st 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 “Exploding Actresses” meme mean?
This format expresses a sudden break in intimate or dramatic moments. The grotesque explosion of heads transforms drama into an absurd gag. It mocks Hollywood romantic or family clichés through visual contrast. The shock between original beauty and sudden violence creates comedic surprise. It is a form of dark humor playing on temporal and visual displacement.
Where does the “Exploding Actresses” meme come from?
The project was created by Italian digital artist and director Simone Rovellini. Distribution began on Tumblr with the launch of the dedicated blog on June 16, 2013. The first post featured a GIF from *The Sound of Music* (1959) showing Julie Andrews’ head exploding. Three days later, on June 19, 2013, Rovellini uploaded a video titled *Exploding Actresses* to YouTube. This montage combined famous movie scenes modified to cause sudden, grotesque head explosions. A second video, *Exploding Actresses 02 – Love Movies*, was posted on June 22, 2013. Additional montages focused on Disney films appeared on June 24, followed by a *Titanic* version on June 26, 2013. Documented sources indicate only YouTube and Tumblr as launch platforms. No television broadcast or commentary is recorded for this initial period.
- June 16, 2013Launch of the dedicated Tumblr blog with a first GIF of Julie Andrews.
- June 19, 2013Publication of the main video *Exploding Actresses* on YouTube.
- June 22, 2013Upload of the second video dedicated to love movies.
How to use the “Exploding Actresses” meme
- Share an animated GIF of a character exploding during a tense argument to highlight the situation's absurdity.
- Use a still image from the montage as a humorous reaction to unexpected or tragic news.
- Reference Simone Rovellini’s project in an article about digital remixes of classic cinema.
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The “Exploding Actresses” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Exploding Actresses” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Exploding Actresses 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
Exploding Actresses meme origin?
The meme comes from an artistic project by Simone Rovellini launched in June 2013 on Tumblr and YouTube. It consists of video montages where movie characters' heads explode.
What does Exploding Actresses mean?
It is a series of videos and GIFs created by an Italian artist. They remix famous film scenes by adding slow-motion head explosion effects for comedic impact.
Who is Simone Rovellini artist?
Simone Rovellini is an Italian digital artist and director. He is known for creating the *Exploding Actresses* project in 2013 through video editing.
Exploding Actresses real or fake?
The videos are real but they are digital artistic creations. The original scenes were edited by the artist to add special explosion effects.
How do I get the Exploding Actresses meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Exploding Actresses” 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 Exploding Actresses card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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