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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 214 of the collection, and the 150th 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 “PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail” meme mean?
This meme is used for any small domestic accident filmed or happening live, especially when it goes wrong in front of an audience. It captures that moment when a simple task, making popcorn, visibly and somewhat ridiculously fails. People use it to gently poke fun at a kitchen blunder or a plan that falls apart in front of everyone.
Where does the “PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail” meme come from?
The German PietSmiet collective, known for its multi-host livestreamed gaming videos, had an episode where making popcorn went wrong during one of their shows. The scene, filmed live in front of viewers, was picked up and shared as one of their iconic stream moments, alongside other kitchen incidents that became cult within the community. The fail stayed tied to the collective's name and eventually became a collectible card depicting this popcorn mishap.
How to use the “PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail” meme
- Popcorn burns in the microwave, a friend jokes “PietSmiet's Popcorn Fail, part two”.
- Someone shares a video of spilled popcorn captioned with the meme reference.
- During movie night, a small kitchen mishap instantly recalls the original scene.
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The “PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail comes out of the German Memes pack 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 is PietSmiet's Popcorn Fail?
It refers to a popcorn mishap that happened live during a PietSmiet show, now a comic symbol of a small accident caught on camera.
Where does the PietSmiet Popcorn Fail meme come from?
It comes from an episode where making popcorn went wrong during a PietSmiet livestream, later picked up by viewers.
Why did PietSmiet's popcorn become a meme?
Because the incident, filmed live, showed such a visible and absurd domestic failure that it stuck in the community's collective memory.
How do I get the PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail” is a common card of the German Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the PietSmiets Popcorn-Fail card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: PietSmiet – Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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