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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Netflix's Shmunguss Category” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21738 of the collection, and the 120th 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 “Netflix's Shmunguss Category” meme mean?
This meme captures the bewilderment caused by inexplicable digital content and humor derived from online absurdity. It represents shock at something appearing real yet lacking logic. Users share it to highlight ridiculous situations, mimicking the initial confusion of viewers discovering the fake category.
Where does the “Netflix's Shmunguss Category” meme come from?
The phenomenon originated from a TikTok video posted between March 4 and March 6, 2023. A user, either @channel.everything or @weenibeeni, filmed a Netflix home screen. The video explored a mysterious category named 'Shmunguss'. This section contained fictional titles such as 'The Shmunguss King', 'I Married A Shmunguss', and 'The Shmonguss Among Us'. The first title appeared to feature Paul Giamatti, though he never starred in such a film. It was a carefully staged prank parodying Netflix recommendations. No official meaning for 'shmunguss' exists, fueling unconfirmed theories like VPN connections.
- March 2023Release of the initial TikTok video showing the fake Shmunguss category on Netflix.
How to use the “Netflix's Shmunguss Category” meme
- Share this meme when encountering an incomprehensible element in a digital interface.
- Use the term to describe a product or situation that makes no logical sense.
- React humorously to an algorithmic error or bizarre recommendation on a streaming platform.
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The “Netflix's Shmunguss Category” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #120 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Netflix's Shmunguss Category” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Netflix's Shmunguss Category 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 shmunguss category?
It is a viral hoax from March 2023. It is a fake Netflix catalog section containing invented and absurd titles, created to deceive viewers.
Who is shmunguss?
Shmunguss is not a real person. It is an invented term used in a video prank to name a fictional movie category on Netflix.
Shmunguss meaning netflix?
The term has no official meaning. It serves only to enhance the absurdity of the prank, confusing and amusing internet users who discover it.
Is shmunguss real movie?
No, no movie exists with this title. The entire category is a digital fabrication intended to parody Netflix's recommendation system.
How do I get the Netflix's Shmunguss Category meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Netflix's Shmunguss Category” 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 Netflix's Shmunguss Category card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Debunking the Shmunguss Category on Netflix: Internet Hoax Explained · Netflix users in meltdown over 'Shmunguss' category - but it's not what it seems · Is Netflix's Shmunguss category real? TikTok joke explained - Dexerto · checked on October 15, 2026.
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