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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fish Biscuit Lost” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22285 of the collection, and the 151st 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 “Fish Biscuit Lost” meme mean?
This meme expresses the irony of receiving a trivial or insufficient reward after significant struggle. It highlights the absurdity of putting in heroic efforts only to get something ridiculous in return. It is often used to mock situations where the outcome does not match the input, emphasizing disproportionate results.
Where does the “Fish Biscuit Lost” meme come from?
The scene originates from the episode 'A Tale of Two Cities', the first of season 3 of *Lost*, aired in the US on October 4, 2006. In this episode, Sawyer is imprisoned in a cage at the Hydra Station of the DHARMA Initiative. He solves a complex mechanism to get water and food, receiving a salmon-colored, fish-shaped cookie with the DHARMA logo. Tom Friendly then appears and asks, 'How’d you do that?', highlighting the absurdity of the device and the smallness of the prize.
- 2006Air date of the 'A Tale of Two Cities' episode of Lost on ABC on October 4, 2006.
How to use the “Fish Biscuit Lost” meme
- Share an image of a tiny trophy after finishing a massive project to highlight the underwhelming result.
- React ironically to someone boasting about a minor success achieved through excessive drama.
- Comment on bureaucratic processes where extensive paperwork leads to a meaningless answer.
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The “Fish Biscuit Lost” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 59/100 · #151 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Fish Biscuit Lost” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fish Biscuit Lost comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common 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 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 the Fish Biscuit meme?
It refers to a fish-shaped cookie given to Sawyer in Lost after he solves a puzzle. It has become an internet reference for describing a meager reward.
What does the Fish Biscuit meme mean?
The meme symbolizes a reward disproportionate to the effort made. It highlights the irony of getting something trivial after hard work.
Where does the How'd you do that quote come from?
This line is spoken by Tom Friendly in the Season 3 premiere of Lost when he sees Sawyer receive his biscuit.
How do I get the Fish Biscuit Lost meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fish Biscuit Lost” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Fish Biscuit Lost card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Fish biscuit - Lostpedia - Fandom · Analysis · Fish Biscuit · checked on October 17, 2026.
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