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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Watermelon Headshot” is a rare card of the Memes World series 70, number 20987 of the collection, and the 203rd best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Watermelon Headshot” meme mean?
This meme captures the irony of an unexpected reversal: aiming for accuracy but failing spectacularly, resulting in humor. It expresses shock at involuntary boomerang effects, often used to illustrate sudden, spectacular errors or situations going wrong hilariously. The dominant emotion is nervous laughter at public, immediate failure.
Where does the “Watermelon Headshot” meme come from?
The scene originates from the reality show The Amazing Race, Season 17, aired in the United States. Contestant Claire Champlin, part of the 'Home Shopping Television' team with Brook Roberts, attempts to launch a watermelon using a large slingshot toward an armor target. The mechanical device twists during the shot, causing the fruit to rebound and strike Champlin directly in the face. Though stunned, she is not seriously injured. CBS released this promotional clip online before the episode’s official broadcast, initially tweeting it on September 7, 2010. A YouTube upload appears shortly after, dated September 27, 2010. Know Your Meme adds the entry on September 16, 2010, formalizing the term in internet vocabulary.
- 2010-09-07CBS publishes the promotional clip online and tweets it officially.
- 2010-09-16Know Your Meme adds the dedicated entry for the Watermelon Headshot meme.
- 2010-09-27A copy of the video is uploaded to YouTube by a user.
- 2010-09-26The full episode of The Amazing Race Season 17 airs on television.
How to use the “Watermelon Headshot” meme
- Caption a video where someone completely misses their gesture with this phrase.
- Comment on a professional or sports failure by referencing this iconic moment.
- Share a GIF showing an involuntary boomerang effect on social media platforms.
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The “Watermelon Headshot” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 75/100 · #203 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Watermelon Headshot” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Watermelon Headshot comes out of the Memes World series 70 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 watermelon headshot?
It is a meme from The Amazing Race showing a contestant hit by a watermelon launched with a slingshot. It symbolizes a failure turned back against oneself.
Who is claire champlin amazing race?
Claire Champlin is an American contestant who participated in Season 17 of The Amazing Race. She is part of the team associated with Home Shopping Television.
Watermelon headshot origin?
The origin comes from a CBS promotional clip released in September 2010, showing Claire Champlin hit by a watermelon during a slingshot challenge.
Watermelon headshot real or fake?
The scene is real and comes directly from The Amazing Race. No editing has been detected; it is an authentic accident during filming.
How do I get the Watermelon Headshot meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Watermelon Headshot” is a rare card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Watermelon Headshot card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Watermelon Headshot | Know Your Meme · The Amazing Race: Woman hit in face with watermelon reveals what really happened · "Amazing Race" Contestant Smacked In Face With Watermelon ... · checked on October 11, 2026.
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