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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Slug Maze” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21854 of the collection, and the 239th 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 “Slug Maze” meme mean?
This meme embodies the dark satisfaction of inflicting punishment with patience. It expresses cold vengeance where the victim suffers an exhausting journey before inevitable defeat. The image evokes a mix of morbid fascination and black humor, turning a simple biological method into a desperate survival game. It is employed to criticize systemic injustice or celebrate a deserved but ruthless victory.
Where does the “Slug Maze” meme come from?
The documented origin of the Slug Maze dates back to April 29, 2003, on LiveJournal. A user named TheTeague posted a series of photographs titled “I am such a sadistic bastard.” The images showed a slug attempting to cross a path drawn with table salt. The scientific principle relies on osmosis: salt draws water out of the mollusk’s soft body, causing death. The source does not reveal TheTeague’s real identity or the location. Diffusion spread to other platforms. A YTMND page titled “Slug in a Salt Maze” appeared on August 27, 2005. On August 16, 2008, a demotivational image was shared on eBaum’s World. On June 13, 2012, Reddit circulated a photo of a dead slug after failing the maze. Finally, on April 27, 2013, a YouTube video named “Salt Maze for a Snail” showed a deceased snail near the trap, though its author remains unknown.
- 2003Initial publication by TheTeague on LiveJournal on April 29, 2003.
- 2005Creation of the YTMND page “Slug in a Salt Maze” on August 27, 2005.
- 2008Distribution via a demotivational image on eBaum’s World on August 16, 2008.
- 2012Sharing of a fatal result photo on Reddit on June 13, 2012.
- 2013Upload of the YouTube video “Salt Maze for a Snail” on April 27, 2013.
How to use the “Slug Maze” meme
- Share this image when a colleague suffers through unnecessarily complex paperwork before getting what they deserve.
- Use the meme to ironically comment on a situation where someone struggles vainly against absurd rules.
- Employ it to express calm satisfaction at the defeat of a tenacious but inevitable adversary.
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The “Slug Maze” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Slug Maze” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Slug Maze comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
Slug Maze meaning?
The Slug Maze represents slow and cruel revenge. It illustrates suffering imposed by an apparently simple but deadly trap, often symbolizing bureaucracy or gratuitous malice.
Slug Maze origin?
The meme comes from a LiveJournal post on April 29, 2003, by user TheTeague. It showed photos of a slug facing a lethal salt trail.
How does the salt slug trap work?
Salt attracts water from inside the slug’s body through osmosis. This process rapidly dehydrates the animal until it dies upon direct contact with the crystals.
Who is TheTeague Slug Maze?
TheTeague is the anonymous author of the first known post in April 2003. No public information identifies this person or confirms their real identity.
How do I get the Slug Maze meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Slug Maze” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Slug Maze card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Slug Maze · Slug Maze | Post2X · My brother made a salt maze for slugs. (pic) · checked on October 15, 2026.
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