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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Put It in First Gear!” is a rare card of the Italian Memes pack, number 127 of the collection, and the 76th 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 “Put It in First Gear!” meme mean?
People quote this clip to mock a situation where someone panics over something simple, or to imitate an overblown reaction to a tiny mistake, often in the context of learning to drive.
Where does the “Put It in First Gear!” meme come from?
The scene comes from a driving-lesson clip filmed in Italy, where the order Metti la prima, meaning put it in first gear, is shouted in an irritated tone at a hesitant student. The clip spread online cut off from its full context, and the exact source, date, and people involved are not clearly confirmed beyond this short excerpt.
How to use the “Put It in First Gear!” meme
- My dad in the car with me as a new driver, straight-up Metti la prima energy.
- Stalled at the red light and the instructor went full Metti la prima on me.
- He yelled at me exactly like that Metti la prima clip, I almost cried.
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The “Put It in First Gear!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 55/100 · #76 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Put It in First Gear!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Put It in First Gear! comes out of the Italian Memes pack 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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 Metti la prima mean?
Literally put it in first gear, shouted in a very annoyed tone in a driving-lesson clip.
Where does the clip come from?
A driving lesson filmed in Italy, with no further confirmed details about its exact context.
Why did it become a meme?
The gap between a trivial instruction and the panicked or angry tone made the scene comic.
How do I get the Put It in First Gear! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Put It in First Gear!” is a rare card of the Italian 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 Put It in First Gear! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Recherche YouTube - metti la prima lezione di guida abruzzese · checked on November 5, 2026.
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