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“Mythbusters” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Mythbusters refers to the iconic TV show where Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman test urban legends using scientific experiments, often involving explosions.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mythbusters” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21716 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 “Mythbusters” meme mean?

The term expresses a pragmatic approach to verifying popular claims or cinematic scenes through rigorous, visible testing. It evokes scientific curiosity, calculated risk, and visual spectacle. It is used to highlight that an idea has been tested concretely, resulting in a binary outcome: true or false, validated or exploded.

Where does the “Mythbusters” meme come from?

The show *MythBusters* was conceived in 2002 by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, special effects experts. It premiered on Discovery Channel on January 23, 2003. The concept relies on applying the scientific method to rumors, movie scenes, and viral videos. Members like Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, Grant Imahara, and Jessi Combs joined the team later. The name 'Mythbusters' primarily denotes the program and its main hosts. No specific autonomous video or internet publication is identified as the origin of the textual meme in consulted sources. The massive distribution of clips from the show popularized the aesthetic of explosions and industrial laboratories.

  1. 2002Concept development by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.
  2. January 23, 2003First episode broadcast on Discovery Channel.

How to use the “Mythbusters” meme

  • Use this term to qualify an experiment that validates or refutes a popular belief in a spectacular way.
  • Employ the expression to describe a situation where a claim is subjected to rigorous and visible testing.
  • Use it to evoke the humor associated with the intentional destruction of an object during a scientific verification.

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The “Mythbusters” card in MyMemeCards

Mythbusters card
NumberNo. 21716
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame66/100 · #31 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “Mythbusters” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mythbusters comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a common 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 5 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 is mythbusters?

It is an American television series featuring two experts testing urban legends through scientific experiments.

Who are adam savage and jamie hyneman?

They are the creators and main hosts of the show, both experts in special effects and industrial fabrication.

Mythbusters meme meaning?

The term refers to the concept of spectacular validation or refutation of a claim, often illustrated by explosions or destructive tests.

When did mythbusters start?

The show premiered on January 23, 2003, on Discovery Channel.

How do I get the Mythbusters meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mythbusters” is a common 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 Mythbusters card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: MythBusters - Wikipedia · MythBusters (TV Series 2003–2018) - IMDb · MythBusters (2003 season) - Wikipedia · checked on October 15, 2026.

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