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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Watch Those Wrist Rockets” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21529 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Watch Those Wrist Rockets” meme mean?
This phrase expresses an exaggerated warning or paranoia about a non-existent or trivial danger. Using it highlights the absurdity of fearing something that poses no real threat. It also serves as a nostalgic nod to the stiff dialogue of the original game, turning a military command into an inside joke about everyday false alarms.
Where does the “Watch Those Wrist Rockets” meme come from?
The phrase originates from the video game *Star Wars: Battlefront II*, released on October 31, 2005. It is spoken by Republic clone troopers during battles against Separatist B2 super battle droids equipped with wrist rockets. The exact source and speaker’s name are unknown. The meme emerged on 4chan on March 22, 2016, with an anonymous image. It spread to Facebook via dedicated pages before being adopted by Reddit. On October 12, 2016, it became a major inside joke on r/me_irl, used in memes to illustrate absurd situations.
- 2005Release of Star Wars: Battlefront II and creation of the original line.
- March 22, 2016First recorded occurrence on 4chan with an anonymous image.
- October 12, 2016Adoption as an inside joke on Reddit, specifically on r/me_irl.
How to use the “Watch Those Wrist Rockets” meme
- Use this phrase to joke about excessive worry over a minor issue.
- Employ it to nostalgically reference the stiff dialogue of *Battlefront II* in a gaming conversation.
- Use it to ironically signal an imaginary "threat" in a mundane social context.
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The “Watch Those Wrist Rockets” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Watch Those Wrist Rockets” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Watch Those Wrist Rockets comes out of the Memes World series 72 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 does Watch Those Wrist Rockets mean?
It’s a line from Star Wars: Battlefront II used to warn of wrist-rocket wielding B2 droids. In the meme, it mocks false alarms or imagined dangers.
Where does the Watch Those Wrist Rockets meme come from?
It comes from the video game Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005). Popularized on 4chan in 2016 and then Reddit, it became an inside joke on r/me_irl to illustrate absurd situations.
Who says Watch Those Wrist Rockets?
These are Republic clone troopers in the game. The specific character’s name is unknown as it is a generic combat dialogue.
How do I get the Watch Those Wrist Rockets meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Watch Those Wrist Rockets” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Watch Those Wrist Rockets card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Star Wars: Battlefront II (Video Game 2005) - Quotes - IMDb · Watch Those Wrist Rockets · Trooper Variants · checked on October 14, 2026.
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