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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Wasted” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21266 of the collection, and the 210th 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 “Wasted” meme mean?
This visual turns a mundane mishap into a dramatic video game ending. Users apply it to their own clumsiness or others’ blunders with irony. The humor stems from contrasting game gravity with everyday absurdity. It is a lighthearted way to acknowledge failure without taking it seriously.
Where does the “Wasted” meme come from?
The image originates from the original Grand Theft Auto released in 1997. Internet spread began with r/wastedgifs, created on January 8, 2014. This subreddit centralized GIFs edited with the death screen. On May 9, 2014, user Szczery Jerry posted Wasted in real life, gaining over 200,000 views quickly. CollegeHumor released a compilation on April 25, 2014. Smosh shared similar content on May 14, 2014. The exact start of the humorous usage remains undocumented.
- 1997Release of the first Grand Theft Auto introducing the death screen.
- January 8, 2014Creation of the r/wastedgifs subreddit dedicated to compilations.
- April 25, 2014Publication of a compilation by CollegeHumor.
- May 9, 2014Viral spread of the Wasted in real life video on YouTube.
How to use the “Wasted” meme
- Post a video of someone tripping on a sidewalk with the red overlay.
- Comment on a humiliating loss in an amateur sports competition.
- Illustrate a failed cooking attempt with a dramatic zoom effect.
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The “Wasted” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Wasted” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Wasted 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
What does the wasted meme mean?
It refers to a red overlay indicating failure or a fall in real life, mimicking death in GTA.
Where did the wasted meme come from?
It comes directly from the game over screen of the video game Grand Theft Auto released in 1997.
Wasted meme origin date?
Massive spread began in January 2014 via the r/wastedgifs subreddit and associated YouTube videos.
How do I get the Wasted meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Wasted” 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 Wasted card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wasted - Know Your Meme · Juice WRLD's "Wasted" (Nightcore Remix) / That God Damn ... · 11 Gta Facts · checked on October 13, 2026.
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