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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Manzieling” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22371 of the collection, and the 246th 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 “Manzieling” meme mean?
This meme expresses total defeat, helplessness, or embarrassment following a mistake. It portrays a passive surrender posture, where the subject appears to have given up resistance after a setback. The humor lies in exaggerating this state of shock or discouragement, turning a sports blunder into a universal symbol of failure.
Where does the “Manzieling” meme come from?
The image comes from an American football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills, played on November 30, 2014. Johnny Manziel, then quarterback, attempted a pass that bounced off a defender and landed in the end zone. After video review, the pass was ruled incomplete. The player remained lying on the field, arms crossed, in a frozen pose. Internet users quickly turned this snapshot into humorous memes. However, no source specifies who initially coined the term "Manzieling" or which platform launched its virality. The term appears as an anonymous collective creation, with no identified author or traceable original publication.
- 2014Johnny Manziel is photographed lying on the field after an incomplete pass against the Bills.
How to use the “Manzieling” meme
- Use the Manzieling to comment on a major administrative or technical error.
- Share the image in response to an inevitable personal or professional failure.
- Illustrate a sense of resignation in a desperate situation.
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The “Manzieling” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 56/100 · #246 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Manzieling” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Manzieling 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 is the Manzieling?
It is a meme based on a photo of Johnny Manziel, an American football player, lying on his back after a mistake during a 2014 game. The image symbolizes failure or resignation.
Who is Johnny Manziel?
Johnny Manziel is a former NFL quarterback known for his time with the Cleveland Browns. He gained visibility due to his athletic performance and highly publicized personal life.
Where does the Manzieling meme come from?
The meme originates from a screenshot taken during the Browns vs. Bills game on November 30, 2014. The player's pose was repurposed by internet users to illustrate failure.
How to use the Manzieling?
You use this image to react to an embarrassing situation, a crushing failure, or a feeling of helplessness. It fits well in humorous contexts to highlight a defeat.
How do I get the Manzieling meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Manzieling” 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 Manzieling card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Does anyone else remember this weird crossover in Browns history? · Know Your Meme - Wikipedia · Report: Teammate said Johnny Manziel was a '100 percent joke' · checked on October 17, 2026.
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