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“Among Us” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The Among Us meme originates from the 2018 multiplayer game about betrayal and deduction.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Among Us” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21142 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Among Us” meme mean?

This visual expresses paranoid doubt or playful accusation towards someone. People use it to signal that a person seems suspicious, dishonest, or untrustworthy in a specific context. The dominant emotion is humorous mistrust. The isolated character embodies the one everyone suspects, right or wrong. It serves as a perfect tool for jokes about loyalty among friends.

Where does the “Among Us” meme come from?

The meme comes directly from the multiplayer video game Among Us, developed by the independent studio InnerSloth. The first official announcement for the title occurred on June 15, 2018, for Android and iOS platforms. The personal computer version was published later, on August 17, 2018. Some sources cite October 28, 2018, as the actual release date linked to the YouTube trailer, though this discrepancy remains unexplained. The game takes place in a spaceship where crewmates complete tasks while impostors try to eliminate them discreetly. Massively popularized in 2020 on Twitch by creators like Disguised Toast and xQc, the format generated countless visual adaptations focused on collective suspicion and betrayal.

  1. June 15, 2018Official announcement of the video game on Android and iOS mobile platforms by the InnerSloth studio.
  2. August 17, 2018Publication of the personal computer version following its initial mobile release.

How to use the “Among Us” meme

  • Accuse a colleague who stays silent during a meeting by sharing an image of a pointed character.
  • Respond to an unfounded rumor by posting a game screenshot with the text 'sus' to mock the paranoid atmosphere.
  • Judge the truthfulness of information found on social media by using the meme to highlight the lack of evidence.

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The “Among Us” card in MyMemeCards

Among Us card
NumberNo. 21142
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame72/100 · #125 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Among Us” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Among Us comes out of the Memes World series 71 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 does among us mean?

The term refers both to the betrayal and deduction video game and the cultural phenomenon born from its 2020 popularity. It primarily evokes suspicion, false accusations, or detecting a traitor among a group of people.

Who is disguised toast?

He is a Canadian streamer recognized for playing a key role in the virality of Among Us in 2020. His humorous videos contributed significantly to spreading the codes and memes associated with the title.

Among us origin?

The game was created by the independent studio InnerSloth. Released initially in 2018 on mobile and then PC, it only achieved global success in 2020 thanks to the Twitch streaming community.

How do I get the Among Us meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Among Us” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Among Us card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: PC and Online Released! | Innersloth - Creators of Among Us ... · There Is 1 Impostor Among Us | Teh Meme Wiki - Fandom · Get in the game: Brands need to pay attention to the Among Us ... · checked on October 12, 2026.

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