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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Floor Is Lava meme” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21068 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “The Floor Is Lava meme” meme mean?
This humorous format turns a mundane constraint into a mortal danger. By replacing lava with a concrete element (work, socializing), it dramatizes anxiety or laziness. The user projects their aversion for an activity onto an image of someone jumping desperately to avoid touching the floor, creating comedic contrast between the gravity of the pose and the triviality of the problem.
Where does the “The Floor Is Lava meme” meme come from?
The original faces come from a Twitter account active in April 2016, where they simply illustrated late bedtimes. The format exploded in June 2017 thanks to targeted retweets. On June 7, @HELL2U paired the image with Hirohiko Araki to discuss writing. The next day, @Zela_Kantal added lava effects to the initial photos, cementing the current viral template. The exact identity of the models and the precise video source remain unknown.
- April 24, 2016Initial publication of the photos on Twitter without memetic context.
- June 7, 2017First humorous usage pairing the image with Hirohiko Araki.
- June 8, 2017Addition of fire and lava visual effects, solidifying the viral format.
How to use the “The Floor Is Lava meme” meme
- Use this card to politely but firmly refuse an unnecessary meeting or a household chore.
- Employ it to highlight your social anxiety at an event where you know no one.
- Post this meme to indicate that you are fleeing your professional obligations as quickly as possible.
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The “The Floor Is Lava meme” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The Floor Is Lava meme” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Floor Is Lava meme 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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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
Who is the person in the The Floor Is Lava meme?
The models' identities are not public. The photographs have circulated since 2016 without clear attribution of their video or event origin.
What does The Floor Is... meme mean?
It means fleeing desperately from a task or situation perceived as dangerous or intolerable, by analogy with the children's game.
Where does the floor is lava image come from?
It originates from tweets dating back to April 2016, popularized in June 2017 via modifications adding fire and lava effects.
How do I get the The Floor Is Lava meme meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Floor Is Lava meme” 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 The Floor Is Lava meme card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: The Floor Is... · The Floor is Lava / Hot Lava Game - Know Your Meme · The Floor Is Memes: Best, Funny Jokes · checked on October 12, 2026.
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