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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pasta La vista” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22795 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Pasta La vista” meme mean?
This format expresses a dramatic and absurd goodbye, often used to leave a situation or say farewell in an exaggerated manner. The macabre imagery of suicide by pasta serves as a visual metaphor for the wordplay on Italian cultural attachment to this dish. It creates comedic contrast through the shock of violence mixed with culinary banality.
Where does the “Pasta La vista” meme come from?
The meme relies on an image whose precise identity of the model, original video source, and exact creation date remain unknown. The character is simply identified as an Italian chef. The expression 'Pasta La Vista' is a phonetic twist on the Spanish phrase 'Hasta la vista,' meaning 'goodbye.' By replacing 'hasta' with 'pasta,' the meme associates this farewell with an Italian culinary stereotype. According to online archives, the concept emerged on Reddit, initially as titles for posts about Italy, before being visually linked to this specific image. It gained popularity around 2017 on subreddits r/Memes and r/Dankmemes, then spread to 9GAG and Twitter. A blank template was added to Imgflip in 2018, facilitating its widespread distribution.
How to use the “Pasta La vista” meme
- Use this meme to say goodbye theatrically to a friend going on vacation.
- Employ it in a comment to mark your exit from an endless internet conversation.
- Use it to illustrate leaving a disastrous situation with humor.
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The “Pasta La vista” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @etanebouffteuch |
How to get the “Pasta La vista” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pasta La vista comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 does Pasta La Vista mean?
It is a meme based on a pun between 'Hasta la vista' and 'pasta', illustrated by a chef shooting a pasta bullet into his head.
Who is the Italian chef in the Pasta La Vista meme?
The identity of the person in the image remains unknown. No reliable source identifies the model or the original video.
Where does the Pasta La Vista chef image come from?
The exact source of the photograph is untraceable. The meme circulated massively on Reddit and Imgflip starting in 2017 without clear attribution.
How do I get the Pasta La vista meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pasta La vista” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Pasta La vista card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Pasta La Vista · pasta la vista.jpg · Vinny - Pasta La Vista! Super Mario Bros. · checked on October 27, 2026.
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