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“Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

This meme features a photo of Scarlett Johansson falling in Glasgow from 2012.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21306 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” meme mean?

The image captures a moment of physical and social imbalance. It expresses unexpected downfall, often linked to public humiliation or immediate disaster. The dominant emotion is nervous laughter at slapstick comedy: seeing a celebrity fall allows people to trivialize daily problems through the exaggeration of others' misfortune. Context radically changes meaning: integrated into political, economic, or personal situations, it highlights sudden collapse or incompetence. It is not a harsh critique but a gentle or ironic mockery of human fragility in the face of the unexpected.

Where does the “Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” meme come from?

The original photograph was taken on October 23, 2012, in Glasgow, Scotland, by paparazzi during the filming of *Under the Skin*. The actress simulates a fall on the pavement for the scene, filmed with hidden cameras. Although filmed in late 2012, the image went viral in September 2013. On September 28, 2013, Reddit user *ianiandinosour* posted the photo in the subreddit r/photoshopbattles. This platform, dedicated to collaborative photo editing, allowed users to repurpose the image by integrating it into various settings and situations. A gallery of examples was subsequently compiled on Imgur on October 3, 2013, consolidating the meme's popularity. The precise video footage of the shoot remains unidentified in consulted sources.

  1. 2012Photograph taken by paparazzi in Glasgow during the filming of Under the Skin.
  2. 2013Posted on Reddit in r/photoshopbattles, triggering initial remixes.

How to use the “Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” meme

  • Use this image to comment on a sudden stock market crash or political crisis.
  • Post it when a friend recounts an anecdote about tripping publicly at a party.
  • Integrate it into a montage showing a historical figure falling into a modern trap.

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The “Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” card in MyMemeCards

Scarlett Johansson Falling Down card
NumberNo. 21306
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame70/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Scarlett Johansson Falling Down 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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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

Scarlett Johansson falling down meme origin?

The photo comes from a shoot in Glasgow in 2012 for the movie Under the Skin. It was simulated by the actress herself.

Scarlett Johansson falling down meaning?

The meme generally illustrates embarrassment, chaos, or spectacular failure. It is used to gently mock a situation going wrong.

What does the Scarlett Johansson falling meme mean?

It is a remixed image showing the actress tumbling on a sidewalk. Users integrate it into various absurd contexts to create humor.

How do I get the Scarlett Johansson Falling Down meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Scarlett Johansson Falling Down” 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 Scarlett Johansson Falling Down card?

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

Sources: Scarlett Johansson Falling Down – Wikipedia · Scarlett Johansson Falling Down | Know Your Meme · Scarlett Falling Down · checked on October 13, 2026.

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