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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The falling paella” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 226 of the collection, and the 224th 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 “The falling paella” meme mean?
You post it when everything falls apart at the worst possible moment: a plan that backfires, a rough week, a night out that goes sideways. It also works as a joke comparison with famous paintings.
Where does the “The falling paella” meme come from?
On 9 April 2019 a user posting as @HermanBreadface shared the photo, which several people had sent him over WhatsApp, under the title “La pasión de doña Charito”. The wave started the next day, with people comparing the scene to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and other paintings. The daughter of one of the people pictured joined in, saying her family had gone viral.
- 2019The tweet “La pasión de doña Charito” spreads on 9 April and the meme explodes on 10 April on Spanish Twitter.
How to use the “The falling paella” meme
- That’s my Monday in one picture: la paella que vuelca.
- The weekend plan went exactly like the falling paella photo.
- How is my life going? Here, this is the answer.
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The “The falling paella” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 70/100 · #224 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The falling paella” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The falling paella comes out of the Spanish 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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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
Where does the falling paella meme come from?
From a Spanish family photo in which a paella tips over as the picture is taken, shared on Twitter in April 2019.
Who first posted the paella photo?
The account @HermanBreadface, on 9 April 2019, after receiving it on WhatsApp.
What painting was it compared to?
Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper was one of the most common references.
How do I get the The falling paella meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The falling paella” is a common card of the Spanish 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 The falling paella card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Memes de la paella que vuelca (The Wat Mag) · checked on November 5, 2026.
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