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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “How Animals Eat Their Food” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22133 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “How Animals Eat Their Food” meme mean?
This meme expresses comedic absurdity born from the gap between a mundane domestic setting (dinner) and exaggerated animal behaviors. It evokes laughter at the unexpected, the simplicity of visual jokes without complex dialogue, and nostalgia for early YouTube virality. It is used to highlight ridiculous or strangely captivating behavior, or to share light, unpredictable humorous content that defies rational logic.
Where does the “How Animals Eat Their Food” meme come from?
The video was uploaded to YouTube by the channel MisterEpicMann on April 9, 2013. It features Nick Sjolinder and Ian Deibert, students at Liberty University. Filmed in Sjolinder's apartment basement, it runs about 1 minute 26 seconds. Sjolinder mimics animals (cow, t-rex, rhino) while Deibert remains impassive. The duo spent four hours filming and editing. Success stems from the physical contrast between chaos and calm. The format became a meme denoting these parody sketches of animal observation. No television show is associated with this original creation.
- 2013Upload of the video to YouTube by MisterEpicMann on April 9, 2013.
How to use the “How Animals Eat Their Food” meme
- Share the original video to illustrate a moment of pure comedic absurdity during an informal gathering.
- Reference the sketch to describe someone whose gestures become strange or animalistic due to exhaustion.
- Use the concept as a humorous reference to describe a social situation where natural behavior is suspended.
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The “How Animals Eat Their Food” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “How Animals Eat Their Food” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; How Animals Eat Their Food comes out of the Memes World series 74 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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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 Nick Sjolinder?
Nick Sjolinder is the student who plays the animal roles in the 2013 viral video. He is known for his exaggerated mimicry alongside his friend Ian Deibert.
Where was How Animals Eat Their Food filmed?
The video was shot in the basement of Nick Sjolinder's apartment. The team spent approximately four hours on production and editing before uploading it online.
Why is the video funny?
The humor relies on the striking contrast between Sjolinder's chaotic and noisy gestures mimicking beasts, and Deibert's stoic and impassive face sitting at the table.
How do I get the How Animals Eat Their Food meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “How Animals Eat Their Food” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the How Animals Eat Their Food card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: How Animals (Actually) Eat Their Food · How Animals Eat Their Food (Celebrities version) [MAKING OF] · Como comen los animales · checked on October 16, 2026.
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