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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I Spared No Expense!” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22680 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “I Spared No Expense!” meme mean?
The phrase literally means investing without financial limits to achieve luxury or ambition. Meme-wise, it’s used sarcastically under images of expensive items, failed projects with huge budgets, or excessive luxury. It conveys self-mockery or feigned pride in wasteful spending, turning a serious line into a joke about overindulgence.
Where does the “I Spared No Expense!” meme come from?
The line originates from the 1993 film Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg. Character John Hammond, played by Richard Attenborough, says “I spared no expense” during his tour. The French dub features Richard Darbois. Early French internet usage appears in a February 12, 2009 YouTube compilation by PrecheurOri. A 2014 Dailymotion video by GQ France also uses it, but its role in meme origin is unclear. The phrase spread due to its ironic adaptability.
- 1993Release of Jurassic Park featuring the original English quote.
- February 12, 2009YouTube compilation by PrecheurOri using the French phrase.
How to use the “I Spared No Expense!” meme
- Caption an image of an overly fancy meal to mock its high price.
- Comment on a home renovation that went way over budget and still looks bad.
- Pair with tech gadget photos to joke about unnecessary luxury spending.
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The “I Spared No Expense!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @man0n |
How to get the “I Spared No Expense!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I Spared No Expense! comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 does i spared no expense mean?
It means spending money without limits for a result. Online, it’s used sarcastically to mock excessive costs or poor outcomes despite high investment.
Who says i spared no expense?
John Hammond, played by Richard Attenborough, in Jurassic Park (1993).
I spared no expense origin?
The meme comes from Jurassic Park (1993). Early French versions appeared on YouTube around 2009 before becoming a popular ironic caption.
How do I get the I Spared No Expense! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I Spared No Expense!” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the I Spared No Expense! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Spared no expense | Paleontology · J'ai dépensé sans compter · IL A DÉPENSÉ SANS COMPTER ! · checked on October 23, 2026.
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