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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22260 of the collection, and the 88th 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 “James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies” meme mean?
This meme transforms a solemn and recognizable entrance into a visual joke. By replacing Bond with any character (film, ad, animation), it creates a comedic rupture effect: the hero seems to aim or be aimed at before red blood floods the screen, generating immediate humorous chaos.
Where does the “James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies” meme come from?
The original sequence is created by Maurice Binder for *Dr. No*, released in the UK on May 8, 1963. The initial silhouette is performed by stuntman Bob Simmons, not Sean Connery. The process involves replacing Bond with any other character in various media. Early cited parodies include the opening sketch of *Monty Python’s Flying Circus* broadcast in 1972. A YouTube video titled *James Bond spoof funny Gunbarrel scene*, uploaded by user Our Movies on January 25, 2007, marks an early internet usage. The exact origin of digital parodies remains diffuse.
- 1963Release of *Dr. No* in the UK on May 8, 1963, featuring the barrel opening.
How to use the “James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies” meme
- Replace James Bond with a child or animal in the opening sequence of a famous movie.
- Animate an advertisement where a product 'shoots' towards the screen with the characteristic red blood effect.
- Create a photoshopped image showing an animated series character mimicking the iconic shooting gesture.
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The “James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies 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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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 created the James Bond gun barrel opening?
Maurice Binder designed this iconic sequence for the first film, Dr. No.
Which actor plays the silhouette in the original?
Stuntman Bob Simmons portrays Bond's silhouette, not Sean Connery.
What are the gun barrel parodies?
They involve replacing Bond with any character to create a comedic gag.
How do I get the James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies” 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 James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: JAMES BOND 007 MAGAZINE | FACT FILES GUNBARREL · James Bond Gun Barrel Parodies: Video Gallery - Know Your Meme · Bond Gun Barrel - TV Tropes · checked on October 17, 2026.
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