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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Quinning” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21950 of the collection, and the 227th 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 “Quinning” meme mean?
This term captures the humor of using raw power or brute strength to overcome a minor obstacle, such as a stuck door or tight packaging. It highlights a radical, physical approach to simple inconveniences, celebrating sheer strength over delicate solutions.
Where does the “Quinning” meme come from?
The origin dates back to February 8, 2014, during the Sochi Winter Olympics. American skeleton athlete Johnny Quinn found himself locked in a bathroom after a shower. With the door jammed and no phone to call for help, he used his brute strength, honed from bobsled pushing training, to break the lock and exit. He posted a photo of the destroyed door on Twitter with the hashtag #SochiJailBreak. The tweet went viral, spawning the term #Quinning to describe this specific act of resolution through pure physical power.
- 2014Johnny Quinn posts the photo of the broken door on Twitter from Sochi.
How to use the “Quinning” meme
- Use the hashtag when opening a stubborn package with your hands instead of scissors.
- Describe a situation where someone forcefully pushes a 'pull' door to enter a room.
- Qualify an action of jumping over a low fence instead of using the gate.
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The “Quinning” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #227 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Quinning” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Quinning 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
What does quinning meme mean?
It means solving an ordinary problem with an excessively physical approach, inspired by athlete Johnny Quinn.
Quinn bobsleigh sochi?
This refers to Johnny Quinn, an American skeleton athlete who broke open a bathroom door at the 2014 Sochi Games.
Quinning hashtag origin?
The hashtag comes from a viral February 2014 tweet showing the athlete breaking a jammed door with his strength.
How to use quinning?
It is used as a verb or hashtag to illustrate a brutal, physical solution to a minor daily obstacle.
How do I get the Quinning meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Quinning” 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 Quinning card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Quinning | Know Your Meme · Olympic Bobsledders Suffer Streak of Bad Luck in Sochi | The ... · Johnny Quinn - News - IMDb · checked on October 16, 2026.
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