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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Alt Lit” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22247 of the collection, and the 88th 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 “Alt Lit” meme mean?
This term describes writing that captures modern thought fragmentation through screens. The underlying emotion is often raw vulnerability, exposed without traditional editorial filters. Alt Lit is used to qualify works rejecting classical standards for digital authenticity, sometimes seen as chaotic or intimate. It represents the literature of quick clicks and impulsive sharing, where form meets digital content.
Where does the “Alt Lit” meme come from?
The term emerged in summer 2011, driven by Tumblr and Twitter accounts called 'Alt Lit Gossip'. These pages were initially created by Cory Stephens using the handle @outmouth. After these first accounts were deleted, they were relaunched in autumn 2011 by Frank Hinton. The movement developed across various forums, blogs, and social networks, promoting anonymous self-publishing. No specific video or media broadcast originated this label; it arose organically within digital spaces.
- 2011Creation of Alt Lit Gossip accounts by Cory Stephens (@outmouth).
- Autumn 2011Relaunch of the accounts by Frank Hinton after their deletion.
How to use the “Alt Lit” meme
- Cite a tweeted poem to illustrate fragmented and intimate writing.
- Label an anonymous social media post that mimics the raw style of the web.
- Describe a text mixing conversational tone and digital aesthetics without following standard grammar.
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The “Alt Lit” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Alt Lit” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Alt Lit comes out of the Memes World series 75 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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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 alt lit?
Alternative literature, an online literary movement influenced by internet culture. It includes poetry, prose, and new media published anonymously.
Alt lit origin?
The term emerged in summer 2011 via Tumblr and Twitter Alt Lit Gossip accounts, started by Cory Stephens and later taken over by Frank Hinton.
Who created alt lit?
Cory Stephens (under the handle @outmouth) initiated the movement in 2011, followed closely by Frank Hinton for the account relaunch.
Alt lit meaning?
It refers to writing adopting digital language: conversational tone, fragments, messages, typos, lowercase letters, and social media memes.
How do I get the Alt Lit meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Alt Lit” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Alt Lit card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Alternative literature - Wikipedia · Introducci�n a �Todos los ruiditos: antolog�a de poes�a Alt Lit · Full article: Phenomenology of a dividual · checked on October 17, 2026.
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