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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Miguel Stage Dive Kick” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21660 of the collection, and the 31st 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 “Miguel Stage Dive Kick” meme mean?
This meme embodies a dramatic blunder or a spectacularly failed attempt to look impressive. It is shared to highlight moments when boundless ambition leads directly to public ruin, capturing the exact feeling of trying to execute a grand gesture only to cause unintended chaos under maximum scrutiny.
Where does the “Miguel Stage Dive Kick” meme come from?
The incident unfolded on May 19, 2013, during the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. While performing his hit song “Adorn”, R&B singer Miguel attempted an athletic leap across the crowd toward another section of the stage. He misjudged the distance, crashing onto two female attendees and kicking one in the head. The live broadcast footage rapidly spread across the internet. By May 20, 2013, slow-motion replays appeared on YouTube, while looping edits rapidly populated Vine and animated GIF repositories.
- May 19, 2013Miguel mistimes his stage jump during a performance at the Billboard Music Awards.
- May 20, 2013A slow-motion video of the leap is uploaded to YouTube, fueling animated GIFs and Vine memes.
How to use the “Miguel Stage Dive Kick” meme
- Describing an overambitious plan that immediately crashes down in front of an audience.
- Reacting to an attempt to show off that results in total humiliation.
- Sharing a clip of someone misjudging physical space during an athletic feat.
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The “Miguel Stage Dive Kick” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Miguel Stage Dive Kick” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Miguel Stage Dive Kick comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
What happened during Miguel's stage dive?
While performing at the Billboard Music Awards in May 2013, Miguel attempted to jump from one platform to another but landed directly on two audience members.
Why did the Miguel stage dive become a meme?
The live mishap provided an extreme example of an overambitious stunt failing on live television, prompting widespread comedic edits and slow-motion replays.
What song was Miguel singing when he jumped?
He was performing his track “Adorn” on stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
How do I get the Miguel Stage Dive Kick meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Miguel Stage Dive Kick” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Miguel Stage Dive Kick card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Watch: Miguel jumps, lands on fan at Billboard Music Awards · Miguel Jumps, Lands On Fan At Billboard Music Awards · Miguel Busts a Split, Hurts Fan During 'Adorn' ... - 107 JAMZ · checked on October 14, 2026.
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