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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Summary Bug” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22365 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 “Summary Bug” meme mean?
This meme captures the humor found in technical chaos. It highlights the absurdity of serious plots mixed with completely unrelated endings. Users share these errors to laugh at broken narrative coherence and involuntary creative coding.
Where does the “Summary Bug” meme come from?
The phenomenon stemmed from a code error on Netflix, publicly reported in May 2014. American developer Bob Lannon launched the @SummaryBug account on Twitter and Tumblr on May 17, 2014, to archive these incoherent descriptions. These summaries combined the first lines of one title with the last line of another. The topic gained rapid popularity, accumulating over 8,590 followers and 110 examples in two weeks. Netflix confirmed the issue to Slate and announced its fix on May 22, 2014. No specific video or show originated the meme; it was purely a software bug viralized by an online community.
- May 2014The Netflix malfunction begins to be noticed by users.
- May 17, 2014Bob Lannon launches the @SummaryBug account to document the errors.
- May 22, 2014Netflix confirms the bug and announces its technical resolution.
How to use the “Summary Bug” meme
- Share a screenshot of the absurd summary on your social media to make your friends laugh.
- Use the term to describe a situation where two incompatible elements are suddenly associated.
- Reference this bug during a conversation about software errors in streaming applications.
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The “Summary Bug” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 56/100 · #246 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Summary Bug” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Summary Bug 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 summary bug?
It refers to a Netflix bug from May 2014 that mixed the beginning and end of different synopses.
Summary bug origin?
The origin is technical: a code error on Netflix, popularized by the Twitter account @SummaryBug.
Who is bob lannon summary bug?
Bob Lannon is the developer who archived the errors via his dedicated account in May 2014.
Summary bug real or fake?
The bug is real. Netflix officially confirmed and fixed it in May 2014 after the phenomenon went viral.
How do I get the Summary Bug meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Summary Bug” 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 Summary Bug card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Summary Bug | Know Your Meme · 20 Fun Facts You Never Knew about Netflix - Money Inc · This Netflix Bug Combined Movie Plot Summaries, Here Are the ... · checked on October 17, 2026.
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