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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21137 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas” meme mean?
This visual captures disproportionate focus or silent fascination with a trivial object. It is employed to show someone observing a simple situation with exaggerated seriousness, creating comedic contrast between the grave expression and the subject matter. The core emotion is humorous absurdity derived from this unexpected diversion.
Where does the “Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas” meme come from?
The image comes from a pre-recorded sequence shown by Nintendo at E3 2012. Satoru Iwata, then president, holds a bunch of bananas and examines them silently before continuing his presentation. This moment, likely a nod to Donkey Kong, was captured by attendees. The unexpected nature of this serious pause immediately sparked reactions on gaming forums. Users quickly produced photoshopped images and video remixes, turning this fleeting moment into a widely detournable template for various humorous situations.
- 2012Initial broadcast of the sequence featuring Satoru Iwata with bananas at E3.
How to use the “Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas” meme
- Use the image to comment on someone watching a trivial detail closely in a professional context.
- Add the text 'I am focused' under the photo to mock a simple task done with excessive gravity.
- Share the meme to represent anxious or fascinated waiting for a major cultural event.
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The “Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas 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
What does the Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas meme mean?
It depicts intense concentration or fascination for a banal object, often used humorously.
Why is Satoru Iwata holding bananas?
It was likely a subtle reference to the game Donkey Kong, which associates its protagonist with fruit.
When did the E3 2012 conference take place?
Nintendo presentations occurred in early June 2012, marking the announcement of the Wii U.
How do I get the Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas” 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 Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Satoru Iwata Holding Bananas · 11 years ago, Nintendo made a controversial decision that changed gaming forever · Satoru Iwata · checked on October 12, 2026.
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