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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Peanut Butter Baby” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21329 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Peanut Butter Baby” meme mean?
This meme embodies pure absurdity and clumsy childhood joy. It captures a mundane domestic moment turned iconic by its surreal nature: a baby completely coated in a sticky substance. The dominant emotion is laughter at the unexpected, with no deep message. It is used to highlight ridiculous situations, viscous textures, or simply to share funny, innocent content that requires no complex analysis.
Where does the “Peanut Butter Baby” meme come from?
The original video was filmed in 2004 in a private family setting. It features Ethan, aged 18 months at the time, sitting on a table and covered in peanut butter. His sister Emily, three years old, had spread the paste on him. The children's mother, Gina Gardner Brown, filmed the scene. The video did not go public until January 2009 when it was shared on Facebook. Its major surge occurred in August 2015, when Digg published an adapted version on Vine. This dissemination allowed users to mix the images with various sounds and music, creating thousands of humorous variations. The initial context remains vague as no TV show is associated with the filming.
- 2004Filming of the family video by the children's mother.
- January 24, 2009Publication of the video on Facebook by Gina Gardner Brown.
- August 27, 2015Massive spread via Digg on Vine with remixes.
How to use the “Peanut Butter Baby” meme
- Share this video when discussing innocent childhood moments.
- Use the clip as background sound to illustrate a chaotic or sticky situation.
- Reference this meme to evoke the absurd humor typical of the Vine era.
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The “Peanut Butter Baby” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Peanut Butter Baby” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Peanut Butter Baby comes out of the Memes World series 72 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 is the baby in Peanut Butter Baby?
It is Ethan, the son of Gina Gardner Brown, aged 18 months during the original 2004 filming.
Does Peanut Butter Baby come from a TV show?
No, it is a private home video. No TV show is linked to its initial creation.
When did the video go viral?
It has circulated since 2009 on Facebook, but exploded in August 2015 thanks to Vine remixes.
Why is everyone talking about this meme?
Because the Vine format allowed for hundreds of musical parodies based on the absurd image.
How do I get the Peanut Butter Baby meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Peanut Butter Baby” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Peanut Butter Baby card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Peanut Butter Baby · Peanut Butter Baby Is All of Us - Foodiggity · 9 Unforgettable Memes That Went Viral Thanks to Vine · checked on October 13, 2026.
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