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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Buttered Toast” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22652 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 “The Buttered Toast” meme mean?
This visual expresses amused resignation towards fate. It captures that precise moment when everything seems to conspire against us, reminding us that minor daily disasters often follow absurd but implacable rules. The dominant emotion is shared frustration, highlighted by the irony of a physical law perceived as unfair. It is used to minimize a minor failure or to mock a series of unfavorable coincidences accumulating quickly in everyday life.
Where does the “The Buttered Toast” meme come from?
The exact origin of the meme titled « The Buttered Toast » remains unknown. No reliable source allows identifying the initial author, the first publishing platform, or the precise date of its viral creation. The associated text refers directly to the popular belief that a buttered toast always falls on the dirty side. This idea is often linked to Murphy's Law, although scientific experiments, such as the one conducted in England on nearly ten thousand drops, have shown that the probability is not absolute. The physical explanation relies on table height and limited rotation during the fall. In the digital context, this phrase serves as a visual metaphor for predictable bad luck, with no verifiable link to a specific media work.
How to use the “The Buttered Toast” meme
- Share this image during a minor household accident to joke about your clumsiness.
- Use it in a conversation to explain why your projects systematically fail at the last minute.
- Add it to a discussion thread to highlight the apparent injustice of a frustrating situation.
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The “The Buttered Toast” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @marvin |
How to get the “The Buttered Toast” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Buttered Toast comes out of the Memes World series 76 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
What does the buttered toast meme mean?
It is a meme illustrating systematic bad luck through an image of toast landing butter-side down. It is a visual reference to Murphy's Law applied to domestic accidents.
Buttered toast meme origin?
The precise origin of the meme is unknown and unsourced. It stems simply from a popular observation on the physics of falls, with no link to an identified viral video or event.
Why does toast always land butter side down?
It is a popular belief often associated with Murphy's Law. In reality, table height limits rotation, often favoring the dirty side, but this is not an absolute rule.
How do I get the The Buttered Toast meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Buttered Toast” is a common 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 The Buttered Toast card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Podcast Science 522 – Paléo Kids · Le Paradoxe "Tartino-Félinique" ... · Pourquoi croit-on toujours que ses tartines tombent toujours du mauvais côté ? · checked on October 20, 2026.
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