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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “You're FIRED!” is a common card of the Memes World series 77, number 22932 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 138 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “You're FIRED!” meme mean?
The line means that someone has been dismissed from their job. In wrestling programs, Vince McMahon delivered it while playing Mr. McMahon, an authoritarian executive. Online, the phrase becomes a mock firing after a blunder, ridiculous decision, or unacceptable behavior. Its theatrical delivery is central to the joke: it makes a minor mishap sound like a dramatic corporate decision, rather than a real notice of dismissal.
Where does the “You're FIRED!” meme come from?
The catchphrase is associated with Vince McMahon, who portrayed Mr. McMahon, the authoritarian head of the WWF, later known as WWE. He shouted it on-screen when dismissing someone. The first televised use is unknown. One documented example occurred on October 18, 1998, during WWF In Your House 25: Judgment Day, when McMahon said it to Steve Austin. A YouTube video titled “Vince McMahon Says ‘You’re Fired!’ For 1 Minute,” uploaded by Mast3rl3ssRon1n on January 19, 2009, helped circulate the phrase as a meme. The video repeats the line for a minute. Online, people use it as a comic, fictional firing after a mistake or an absurd action.
- October 18, 1998Vince McMahon says the line to Steve Austin at WWF In Your House 25: Judgment Day.
- January 19, 2009Mast3rl3ssRon1n uploads a one-minute video repeating the catchphrase to YouTube.
How to use the “You're FIRED!” meme
- After a teammate makes a silly mistake in a game, send the line as a mock firing.
- When someone proposes a ridiculous solution, deliver the phrase in an exaggerated voice.
- To joke about a minor workplace blunder, share the clip as a pretend dismissal notice.
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The “You're FIRED!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 138 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @zalde |
How to get the “You're FIRED!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; You're FIRED! comes out of the Memes World series 77 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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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 “You’re FIRED!” mean?
It means that someone has been dismissed from their job. In the meme, it is usually a dramatic, joking announcement rather than a real firing.
Who says “You’re FIRED!”?
The catchphrase is associated with Vince McMahon, who played Mr. McMahon in WWF, later WWE, wrestling programs.
Where did the “You’re FIRED!” meme come from?
It grew out of scenes in which Mr. McMahon fired someone on-screen. A documented example dates to October 18, 1998, and a YouTube video posted in 2009 helped spread the line as a meme.
When do people use the “You’re FIRED!” meme?
People use it to joke about a mistake, an absurd action, or behavior they consider unacceptable. The firing is imaginary and delivered for comic effect.
How do I get the You're FIRED! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “You're FIRED!” is a common card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the You're FIRED! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Vince McMahon Says "You're Fired!" For 1 Minute · The Top 10 Greatest Vince McMahon Meltdowns · WWE: Vince McMahon's 20 Greatest Moments as " · checked on November 4, 2026.
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