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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21031 of the collection, and the 3rd 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 “Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time” meme mean?
This format expresses mission failure in the game but is repurposed to highlight everyday mishaps. The phrase acts as a sarcastic consolation after a personal or collective disaster. It allows people to laugh at their own mistakes or others’ without malice, turning frustration into a recognizable and humorous punchline.
Where does the “Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time” meme come from?
The audio originates from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, released in November 2009. The line is spoken by the character Ghost, voiced by Craig Fairbrass, upon failing a Special Ops objective. The viral meme format gained traction on Vine through a video posted by Sock Jesus on March 29, 2016. This platform served as the main catalyst before spreading to YouTube, notably via compilations like ObeseFailTV’s on June 10, 2016. Although linked to Modern Warfare 3 (2011), the sound existed since 2009, proving the source material's longevity.
How to use the “Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time” meme
- Play the clip immediately after dropping a ball during a sports game for instant comedic effect.
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The “Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 74/100 · #3 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time comes out of the Memes World series 71 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
Who says Mission Failed We'll Get Em Next Time?
It is the character Ghost, voiced by Craig Fairbrass, who delivers this line in the Call of Duty series upon mission failure.
What is the origin of the Mission Failed meme?
The sound comes from Modern Warfare 2 (2009). The viral meme emerged on Vine in March 2016 via a Sock Jesus video before spreading to YouTube.
What does Mission Failed mean on Vine?
It refers to an audio-video compilation using Ghost’s quote to humorously illustrate various failures or awkward situations.
How do I get the Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time Meme Explained · Mission Failed, We'll Get 'Em Next Time · What Are Mission Failed Memes? The history and origin of the call of duty meme · checked on October 12, 2026.
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