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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “VanPersieing” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21916 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “VanPersieing” meme mean?
This format expresses a spectacular, desperate, or completely improvised action. By superimposing the Dutch footballer's body onto other contexts, it highlights the absurdity of a situation or a character's fierce determination against an obstacle. The dominant emotion is visual humor based on the contrast between the sports pose and the unexpected setting.
Where does the “VanPersieing” meme come from?
The trigger was the goal scored by Robin van Persie against Spain on June 13, 2014, during the World Cup. This spectacular aerial dive immediately generated the hashtag #Persieing on Twitter. Users quickly turned this iconic image into photo edits. Although Know Your Meme published its entry on June 16, 2014, the exact origin of the first edit remains unknown. The phenomenon spread across Facebook and Twitter, resembling the planking trend through mass reproduction of the physical pose.
- June 13, 2014Robin van Persie scores his historic goal against Spain during the World Cup.
- June 16, 2014Know Your Meme publishes an entry documenting the emergence of the hashtag and early edits.
How to use the “VanPersieing” meme
- Insert Van Persie's body into a movie scene where a character must catch something at the last second.
- Superimpose the diving photo over an image showing someone jumping into a shallow pool.
- Use the player's face on an inanimate object falling off a table to emphasize the dramatic drop.
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The “VanPersieing” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “VanPersieing” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; VanPersieing comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
VanPersieing meaning?
It is a Photoshop meme using Robin van Persie's diving pose. You insert this airborne body into various settings to illustrate a spectacular or absurd action.
Who is Wim Ras Van Persie?
Wim Ras is Robin van Persie's grandfather. A 93-year-old former gymnast, he reproduced the famous diving pose, creating a viral variant of the meme.
VanPersieing meme origin?
The meme comes from the acrobatic goal scored by Robin van Persie against Spain on June 13, 2014. Early edits appeared on social media shortly after the match.
How do I get the VanPersieing meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “VanPersieing” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the VanPersieing card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: VanPersieing - Know Your Meme · Know Your Meme · Avô de Van Persie imita mergulho do neto em golaço marcado ... · checked on October 15, 2026.
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