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“Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” meme: meaning, origin and common card

SMBC is a daily webcomic by Zach Weinersmith since 2002.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22370 of the collection, and the 246th 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 “Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” meme mean?

The work expresses intellectual curiosity mixed with self-deprecation. It explores logical paradoxes, existential anxieties, and scientific details with irony. The cringe humor makes complex concepts accessible while provoking laughter through cognitive surprise.

Where does the “Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” meme come from?

Zach Weinersmith launched the project on January 28, 2002, as a three-panel strip called "Classic SMBC." This initial format followed the university and romantic life of student characters. On September 3, 2002, the series evolved into its current autonomous format. Gags became independent and focused on science, religion, or philosophy. The official platform distributes these panels daily. Success came from precise academic references and a cynical yet benevolent tone. No single viral event marks the origin; popularity grew gradually through daily sharing within tech and educational communities.

  1. January 28, 2002Launch of the original three-panel version centered on student life.
  2. September 3, 2002End of the classic format and start of the current autonomous series.

How to use the “Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” meme

  • Share a panel during a technical discussion to illustrate a scientific paradox with humor.
  • Cite the site as cultural reference in an academic context to break the ice.
  • Use the term SMBC to refer to second-degree intellectual content.

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The “Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” card in MyMemeCards

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal card
NumberNo. 22370
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame56/100 · #246 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comes out of the Memes World series 75 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 is smbc comic?

SMBC stands for Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, a daily webcomic by Zach Weinersmith founded in 2002.

Smbc meaning?

The title refers to American breakfast cereals, often associated with passive morning routines.

Who is zach weinersmith smbc?

Zach Weinersmith is the sole author of the series, known for his scientific and philosophical jokes.

How do I get the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Wikipedia · Oh No Robot: comics search · Would You Kill Baby Hitler?: Thought Experiment Meme · checked on October 17, 2026.

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