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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mettaton's Legs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21512 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Mettaton's Legs” meme mean?
This image conveys comedic absurdity and theatrical vanity inherent to the original character. By grafting these mechanical thighs onto serious heroes or inanimate objects, creators highlight the irony of forced modeling poses. The dominant emotion is amusement at the stark contrast between initial gravity and imposed frivolity.
Where does the “Mettaton's Legs” meme come from?
This visual phenomenon originates from the independent video game Undertale, developed by Toby Fox and released officially on September 15, 2015. The character in question, Mettaton EX, is a robot showman whose design prominently features his long, articulated legs. The meme’s popularity exploded in late 2015 through online communities. A key animation published on YouTube on October 18, 2015, by user Distressed Fish, synced to the song Body Rolls, served as a major catalyst. Immediately after, specialized Tumblr blogs emerged to centralize these creations. The blog editingmettatonslegsontothings opened its doors on December 20, 2015, while sanswithmettatonslegs, dedicated specifically to the character Sans, was created on November 10, 2015. These platforms enabled the rapid viral spread of photoshops.
- September 15, 2015Official release of the video game Undertale featuring the character Mettaton.
- October 18, 2015Publication of a viral animation on YouTube by Distressed Fish set to the song Body Rolls.
- November 10, 2015Creation of the Tumblr blog sanswithmettatonslegs specializing in edits.
- December 20, 2015Opening of the blog editingmettatonslegsontothings to gather fan creations.
How to use the “Mettaton's Legs” meme
- Overlay Mettaton’s metallic legs onto a photo of your boss to mock their authority during a tense meeting.
- Insert these extravagant limbs into a classic video game screenshot to transform a final boss into a high-fashion model.
- Share this absurd montage on your social media to comment on a situation where someone takes themselves too seriously.
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The “Mettaton's Legs” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Mettaton's Legs” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mettaton's Legs comes out of the Memes World series 72 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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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
Mettaton legs meme meaning?
It refers to a humorous twist where the robot Mettaton’s legs are pasted onto other subjects. This creates an absurd fashion show effect highlighting the original character's vanity.
Mettaton legs origin?
The origin traces back to the game Undertale released in 2015. The meme spread via YouTube and Tumblr in late 2015, notably through animations synced to popular songs.
Who is Mettaton Undertale?
Mettaton is a robot television host in the game. He is known for his glamorous style, theatrical poses, and distinctive long mechanical lower limbs.
Mettaton legs real or fake?
These are not real scenes but digital montages. The images show characters modified by fans to artificially add these specific legs in a fabricated manner.
How do I get the Mettaton's Legs meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mettaton's Legs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Mettaton's Legs card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme · Kagamine Leg/MettaLen | Mettaton's Legs · Undertale | Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.
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