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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pottering” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22180 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Pottering” meme mean?
This meme expresses geek enthusiasm and the desire to defy gravity through humor. It captures the precise moment when illusion becomes credible: at the peak of the jump, the broom appears to carry its user. It is a visual celebration of fandom belonging, blending physical performance with a cult cinematic reference.
Where does the “Pottering” meme come from?
The term refers to a pose that appeared online around 2012-2013. The first widely shared example comes from an image posted in August 2012 on Reddit by user '93tillinfiniD'. The photo shows a man jumping from a window into a pool, with a broom between his legs, captioned 'You’re a wizard, Harry!'. The man's identity remains unknown. The phenomenon grew on March 5, 2013, with the creation of the Facebook group 'Public Pottering' by three Australians, inviting users to share their own photos. BuzzFeed later relayed these images under the alternative name 'Quidditching'. The principle relies on timing: hiding the top of the broom behind the body at the zenith of the jump creates the illusion of flight. This gag fits into the lineage of other photographic memes like planking or Vadering.
- August 2012Publication of the first known image by Reddit user 93tillinfiniD.
- March 5, 2013Creation of the Facebook group Public Pottering by three Australians.
How to use the “Pottering” meme
- Post a photo of yourself mid-jump with a cylindrical object to mimic a wizard.
- React to a Harry Potter movie announcement by sharing an old Pottering picture.
- Invite friends to recreate the pose at a convention or themed party.
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The “Pottering” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Pottering” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pottering comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
Pottering meaning?
Pottering is a humorous photographic pose where a person jumps with a broom between their legs to simulate Quidditch flight. It is a visual tribute to Harry Potter.
Who invented Pottering?
The exact origin is unclear, but the first viral image dates to August 2012 on Reddit by user 93tillinfiniD. The movement was structured via the Facebook group Public Pottering in March 2013.
How to do a Pottering?
Jump into the air holding a broom (or similar object) between your legs. The secret is to take the photo at the peak of the jump to hide the handle and create the illusion of flight.
Pottering vs Quidditching?
Both terms refer to the same meme. 'Quidditching' was an alternative name used notably by BuzzFeed to relay photos from the Public Pottering Facebook group.
How do I get the Pottering meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pottering” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Pottering card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Pottering: The 2013 Harry Potter Quidditch Photo Fad · Aerial Novel-Based Memes · 32 Harry Potter Memes for Young Wizards Who Love Quidditch · checked on October 17, 2026.
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