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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pepsiman” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21400 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Pepsiman” meme mean?
The character embodies absurdity and futile determination. It expresses chaotic energy, often used to illustrate situations where one exhausts themselves unnecessarily or with disproportionate intensity for a simple task. His bizarre appearance and repeated accidents evoke amusement at his relentless perseverance despite visible physical damage.
Where does the “Pepsiman” meme come from?
Pepsiman was not born on the Internet but as a marketing campaign in Japan between 1994 and 1996. Created by artist Travis Charest and potentially animated by Industrial Light & Magic, he appears in twelve television commercials. The character, a faceless liquid superhero, delivers Pepsi to anyone who is thirsty, taking ridiculous falls and impacts. His online popularity exploded much later thanks to video compilations and the PlayStation game released exclusively in Japan in March 1999. These elements transformed this obsolete advertisement into a cult icon of absurd web culture.
- 1994-1996Broadcast of the first Japanese television commercials featuring the character.
- March 1999Exclusive release in Japan of the Pepsiman video game for the PlayStation console.
How to use the “Pepsiman” meme
- Share a video of someone falling spectacularly while trying to accomplish a mundane task.
- Describe a work situation where one works excessively for a minimal or insignificant result.
- React to a strange or clumsy advertisement by highlighting its outdated and whimsical nature.
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The “Pepsiman” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Pepsiman” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pepsiman 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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 pepsiman?
He is a Japanese advertising mascot from the 90s, now an internet meme known for his walking soda appearance.
Pepsiman meme origin?
It comes from Japanese TV campaigns from 94-96 created by Travis Charest, before going viral via his PS1 game.
Who is travis charest pepsiman?
Travis Charest is the Canadian artist credited with the visual design of the Pepsiman character for Pepsi Japan.
How do I get the Pepsiman meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pepsiman” 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 Pepsiman card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Pepsiman - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre · Pepsiman · THE UNTOLD STORY OF PEPSIMAN!! · checked on October 13, 2026.
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