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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Paula Deen Riding Things” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21089 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “Paula Deen Riding Things” meme mean?
This meme expresses absurd humor and visual chaos. It exploits the ridiculous situation of a famous cooking host riding someone like a horse. The dominant emotion is surprise at the incongruity of the edits. It is used to laugh at offbeat situations by juxtaposing a known figure with a completely misplaced context. Repeating the pattern reinforces the comedic effect through varied substitutions.
Where does the “Paula Deen Riding Things” meme come from?
The source image comes from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami on February 27, 2011. During an event organized by Whole Foods Market, chefs Paula Deen and Robert Irvine co-hosted a tasting. Irvine got on all fours while Deen sat on his back, holding a wine glass, mimicking a jockey. The photos were widely shared the next day by the New York Post, FARK, Uproxx, BuzzFeed, Dlisted, and MSNBC. That same day, two students, Nick and Robbie, launched the Tumblr blog 'Paula Deen Riding Things'. They published thirteen photomontages based on this single model. Jimmy Fallon amplified the virality by sharing the blog on Twitter on March 1, 2011. Deen herself mentioned the phenomenon in the TODAY show on March 16, 2011.
- February 27, 2011Original photo taken at the culinary festival in Miami.
- February 28, 2011Creation of the dedicated Tumblr blog for remixes by two unknown students.
- March 1, 2011Massive relay of the meme by Jimmy Fallon on Twitter.
How to use the “Paula Deen Riding Things” meme
- Replace Paula Deen with a political figure during a heated debate to highlight the scene's absurdity.
- Overlay a pet's face on the crawling guest to illustrate a chaotic day at the office.
- Use Robert Irvine's body as a vehicle to show an impossible-to-carry technological object.
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The “Paula Deen Riding Things” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Paula Deen Riding Things” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Paula Deen Riding Things 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
Paula Deen riding things meme origin?
The photo comes from a food festival in Miami in 2011. Paula Deen was mounted on Robert Irvine's back during an event.
Who are nick and robbie tumblr paula deen?
They are two students who created the original blog. Their full identity remains anonymous in public sources.
Paula Deen riding things meaning?
It is a meme format based on absurdity. It involves changing the subject or object of the original photo to create humor.
How do I get the Paula Deen Riding Things meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Paula Deen Riding Things” 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 Paula Deen Riding Things card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Paula Deen Riding Things · Celebrity Memes: The Funniest and Most Viral Internet Phenoms of 2013 · memes - judgmental observer · checked on October 12, 2026.
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