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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Albert Einstein” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 3609 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Albert Einstein” meme mean?
The meme points out that even a respected, brilliant or serious person can act goofy for a second. It gets used when someone known for being composed or smart does something silly, cheeky or unexpected, as a way of saying that intelligence and humor are not opposites. The original photo breaks the stiff image of the austere scientist, which is exactly why it works as a lighthearted joke rather than mockery of Einstein himself.
Where does the “Albert Einstein” meme come from?
The photo was taken by press photographer Arthur Sasse on March 14, 1951, Einstein’s 72nd birthday, after a celebration held in Princeton. Tired of smiling for photographers who kept asking for one more picture, Einstein reportedly stuck his tongue out right as the shutter clicked. The image, distributed by International News Photo, was printed in newspapers around the world, and Einstein himself is said to have requested extra prints to give to friends. Over the decades it became a cultural icon, and today it circulates widely on social media purely as a humorous image, detached from any specific scientific context.
- March 14, 1951Photographer Arthur Sasse takes the picture of Einstein sticking his tongue out, on the physicist’s 72nd birthday in Princeton.
How to use the “Albert Einstein” meme
- People share it to illustrate a joke made by someone usually seen as serious or smart.
- It often comes with a caption like “even geniuses goof around sometimes.”
- It is used to gently poke fun at an overly serious or pompous remark.
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The “Albert Einstein” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @raphi |
How to get the “Albert Einstein” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Albert Einstein comes out of the Memes FR pack 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.
The reprint of the “Albert Einstein” card
The “Albert Einstein” card was reprinted as Epic (No. 4,744). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was rare. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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 the Einstein sticking his tongue out meme?
It is a famous 1951 photo taken by photographer Arthur Sasse on Einstein’s birthday, now used as a meme for a playful moment coming from a serious or brilliant person.
Why did Einstein stick his tongue out in the photo?
According to accounts from the time, he was tired of smiling for photographers and stuck his tongue out right as the picture was taken, accidentally creating an iconic image.
Who took the photo of Einstein sticking his tongue out?
Press photographer Arthur Sasse, working for International News Photo, took it on March 14, 1951.
Is the Einstein tongue photo fake or edited?
No, it is an authentic photo taken at a real birthday celebration, with no digital manipulation involved.
How do I get the Albert Einstein meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Albert Einstein” is a rare 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 Albert Einstein card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Arthur Sasse — Wikipedia · checked on October 29, 2026.
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