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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Local Man Ruins Everything” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21352 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Local Man Ruins Everything” meme mean?
This format expresses self-sabotage or total responsibility for a disaster. It is used to mock someone who ruins a situation, often due to clumsiness, intoxication, or a gross error. The image turns an ordinary individual into a symbol of collective failure, highlighting the absurdity of their behavior against a catastrophic result.
Where does the “Local Man Ruins Everything” meme come from?
The image originates from the episode 'Jaws Wired Shut' (Season 13, Episode 9) of The Simpsons, aired on January 27, 2002. It shows an intoxicated Homer Simpson riding a donkey before crashing into a cake under this Springfield Shopper headline. The internet meme emerged later: according to Know Your Meme, it appeared online on February 4, 2013, via Reddit user oopsifell in r/Simpsons, with another post noted on February 7, 2014, by cayal3. The date 2011 mentioned is not confirmed by these reliable sources. The format involves replacing Homer's face with that of a real person to illustrate a public blunder.
- 2002Airing of the Simpsons episode containing the original image of the newspaper headline.
- 2013Publication of the image on Reddit by user oopsifell, marking the appearance of the meme online.
How to use the “Local Man Ruins Everything” meme
- Share a photoshopped picture showing yourself after a humiliating failure during a professional presentation.
- Comment on videos of people falling or bumping into things in a spectacular and embarrassing way.
- Illustrate a humorous article about a politician whose statements caused a media scandal.
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The “Local Man Ruins Everything” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Local Man Ruins Everything” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Local Man Ruins Everything comes out of the Memes World series 72 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 Local Man Ruins Everything mean?
It is a meme using a Simpsons newspaper headline to show someone who ruined everything through their actions.
Local Man Ruins Everything origin?
The image comes from the Simpsons episode Jaws Wired Shut, aired in 2002, and was popularized on Reddit in 2013.
Who is the Local Man in Simpsons?
It refers to Homer Simpson, depicted drunk and humiliated in a scene where he causes public chaos.
How do I get the Local Man Ruins Everything meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Local Man Ruins Everything” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Local Man Ruins Everything card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: The 50 Greatest 'Simpsons' Memes | Cracked.com · Local Man Ruins Everything · Local Man Ruins Everything | Know Your Meme · checked on October 13, 2026.
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