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« 2319, on a un 2319 » | Monstres & Cie | 2002 | Pete Docter (PelliCulte)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “23-19 Monsters, Inc.” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5482 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3514 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “23-19 Monsters, Inc.” meme mean?
The joke hinges on a sudden switch from enthusiastic praise to an urgent callout. A character appears to be backing up his partner, but quickly reports the problem once he notices it. The format fits moments when a compliment is undercut by an awkward reveal, or when someone points out the ridiculous detail another person hoped would go unnoticed. The human sock stands for the conspicuous issue that turns the scene into an alarm.
Where does the “23-19 Monsters, Inc.” meme come from?
The line comes from the animated film Monsters, Inc., released in 2001. In the scene, the orange monster George Sanderson returns from a child’s bedroom with a white human sock stuck to his back. His coworker spots it and calls out, “We have a 23-19!” A response team rushes in, and George is then shaved and decontaminated. In the film, the code signals that a monster has been found with a human object on them. One fan explanation links the numbers 23 and 19 to the letters W and S, for “white sock,” but the available sources do not confirm that this is official. The specific meme adaptation described here has no identified origin, platform, or date.
- 2001Monsters, Inc. is released, featuring the scene where a human sock triggers a 23-19 alert.
How to use the “23-19 Monsters, Inc.” meme
- Praise a coworker’s work, then point out that they sent the wrong file.
- Describe someone hyping up their partner before revealing their awkward mistake.
- React to a flattering photo with an embarrassing detail visible in the background.
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The “23-19 Monsters, Inc.” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @swift |
How to get the “23-19 Monsters, Inc.” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; 23-19 Monsters, Inc. comes out of the Memes FR pack 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 23-19 mean in Monsters, Inc.?
In the film, it is an alert code for a human object found on a monster. The scene uses it when a white sock is spotted stuck to George’s back.
Where did the 23-19 meme come from?
The line comes from the 2001 animated film Monsters, Inc. The origin and date of the specific meme adaptation described here have not been identified.
Why do people say 23-19 means white sock?
A fan explanation connects the 23rd and 19th letters of the English alphabet with W and S, the initials of “white sock.” Available sources do not confirm this as an official explanation.
How do you use the 23-19 meme?
Use it for someone who praises a person before exposing an embarrassing detail about them. The sock represents the compromising clue that sets off the alarm.
How do I get the 23-19 Monsters, Inc. meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “23-19 Monsters, Inc.” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the 23-19 Monsters, Inc. card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: I’ve been seeing this occur frequently these days. · r/PeterExplainsTheJoke - Je ne comprends pas, Peter. · We can't forget the real joke involving 6 and 7 · checked on November 4, 2026.
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