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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “My Son Could Have Died!” is an epic card of the Italian Memes pack, number 191 of the collection, and the 26th 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 “My Son Could Have Died!” meme mean?
It is thrown out to over-dramatise a tiny incident, in the tone of an outraged father. The comedy comes from the contrast between the gravity of the line and the banality of the situation.
Where does the “My Son Could Have Died!” meme come from?
Les Gold is the owner of a Detroit pawn shop, born on 20 June 1950, and the face of the series Hardcore Pawn, aired in Italy as “Il banco dei pugni”. The original scene, dubbed into Italian, circulates under the title “Mio figlio poteva morire Scena ORIGINALE”. It was later reused in edits and reaction videos. The exact date of the Italian broadcast is not established.
How to use the “My Son Could Have Died!” meme
- You left the door open? Mio figlio poteva morire!
- He spilled my coffee: mio figlio poteva morire.
- She forgot the snack, mio figlio poteva morire.
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The “My Son Could Have Died!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 70/100 · #26 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “My Son Could Have Died!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; My Son Could Have Died! comes out of the Italian Memes pack as an epic 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 20 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
Where does the line come from?
From an Italian-dubbed scene of the series Hardcore Pawn, with Les Gold.
Who is Les Gold?
The owner of a Detroit pawn shop, born in 1950, star of the series.
Where can I see the scene?
On YouTube, under the title “Mio figlio poteva morire Scena ORIGINALE”.
How do I get the My Son Could Have Died! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “My Son Could Have Died!” is an epic 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 My Son Could Have Died! card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Mio figlio poteva morire Scena ORIGINALE (YouTube) · Les Gold (Wikipedia) · checked on November 5, 2026.
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