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“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

This entry refers to the synopsis of the animated film _Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs_ (2009).

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77, number 22841 of the collection, and the 41st best-known meme of its 138 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” meme mean?

The phrase describes a situation that starts wonderfully or seems manageable but quickly becomes absurd, excessive, and uncontrollable. It is used to characterize projects, ideas, or events that spiral out of control after an initially promising start, highlighting the danger of unchecked technological or natural forces.

Where does the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” meme come from?

The text originates from the narrative plot of the American animated feature _Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs_, released by Sony Pictures Animation in September 2009. The story follows Flint Lockwood, a lonely inventor who creates the FLDSMDFR, a machine that converts water molecules into cooked food. Initially, this innovation solves famine in his hometown, Chewandswallow. However, the device becomes unstable: it begins raining cheeseburgers, followed by giant spaghetti and meatballs. The situation degenerates into a destructive food storm that Flint must stop. This summary is often shared online as a humorous reference to narrative absurdity or as a metaphor for an initial success followed by a major crisis.

  1. 2009Release of the animated film _Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs_ by Sony Pictures Animation.

How to use the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” meme

  • Share this summary when discussing projects that go wrong after a successful launch.
  • Comment on a video showing an unpredictable and absurd chain reaction.
  • Use the image of giant spaghetti to illustrate a situation spiraling out of control.

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The “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” card in MyMemeCards

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs card
NumberNo. 22841
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 77
Fame70/100 · #41 of 138
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 138 cards
  • Common4633%
  • Rare3626%
  • Epic3828%
  • Legendary1410%
  • Mythic42.9%

How to get the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs comes out of the Memes World series 77 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

What is cloudy with a chance of meatballs?

It is the title of the 2009 animated film. The story tells how a scientist's invention causes catastrophic food rains.

Who is flint lockwood?

Flint Lockwood is the main character. He is a brilliant but clumsy inventor who creates the machine responsible for the food rains.

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs meme meaning?

Online, the term is often used as a metaphor for a situation that starts well but becomes chaotic and absurd, inspired by the film's climax.

How do I get the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs card?

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

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