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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Spaghetti Cat” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21204 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 “Spaghetti Cat” meme mean?
This visual expresses sudden absurdity and total disconnect from the context. It symbolizes a bizarre, unexpected, or irrelevant interruption. The dominant emotion is amused confusion facing an element with no apparent logic in the narrative sequence.
Where does the “Spaghetti Cat” meme come from?
The incident comes from *The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet*, broadcast on FOX in August 2008. During a serious report on drunk driving dangers, the screen abruptly displayed a still image of a black cat sitting before a mountain of spaghetti. The exact original air date remains unknown. The clip gained fame after being featured on *The Soup* on August 15, 2008, hosted by Joel McHale. FOX confirmed it was a "bleep photo," used to censor sensitive content, though some suggest it came from a pet talent segment. The identities of the interviewee and the cat remain mysterious.
- August 2008Broadcast of the interruption on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet on FOX.
- August 15, 2008Feature of the clip on The Soup hosted by Joel McHale.
How to use the “Spaghetti Cat” meme
- Use this card to comment on an absurd interruption in a serious conversation.
- Employ it to signal a abrupt and incomprehensible topic change during a debate.
- Use it to illustrate a moment of total confusion facing out-of-context information.
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The “Spaghetti Cat” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Spaghetti Cat” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Spaghetti Cat 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Spaghetti Cat meme origin?
It is a censorship image ("bleep photo") accidentally or strategically broadcast on FOX in 2008 during a talk show.
Why spaghetti cat on tv?
FOX explained it was used to mask inappropriate content, temporarily replacing the real image with that of the feline.
Who is the spaghetti cat?
The precise identity of the cat and its owner was never publicly revealed, remaining an internet mystery.
How do I get the Spaghetti Cat meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Spaghetti Cat” 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 Spaghetti Cat card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Spaghetti | Know Your Meme · observed. the jonberrydesign blog: pasta kitteh! · Спагетти кошка или спагетти кот (Spaghetti Cat) · checked on October 12, 2026.
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