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“Anafen” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Anafen refers to a 2012 photo of Yunus Emre Yılmaz, a top Turkish SBS student.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Anafen” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22089 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Anafen” meme mean?

The term primarily refers to the name visible on the shirt or associated with the school. The meme consists of reusing Yılmaz's photo, usually as a humorous image or reference to his viral celebrity. There is no autonomous symbolic definition.

Where does the “Anafen” meme come from?

The photograph comes from an article on haberler.com published in 2012. It shows Yunus Emre Yılmaz, a student ranked among the best in the SBS. The article stated he came from the Anafen dershane. The transformation into a meme is attributed to a YouTube video titled 'anafen slideshow', posted by channel EOH. This video made the image famous and led to related posts on social media. Exact publication dates are unknown.

How to use the “Anafen” meme

  • Share the photo to illustrate an unexpected success.
  • Use the shirt as a humorous reference.
  • Mention the school name in a viral context.

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The “Anafen” card in MyMemeCards

Anafen card
NumberNo. 22089
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame64/100 · #53 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “Anafen” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Anafen comes out of the Memes World series 74 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 the Anafen meme?

It is a 2012 photo of a brilliant Turkish student revisited in 2019. The term refers to the school visible on his shirt.

Who is Yunus Emre Yılmaz?

He is the Turkish student photographed in 2012 after excelling in the SBS. His photo circulated online years later.

Where does the anafen slideshow come from?

It was posted by YouTube channel EOH. It helped make the image famous and launch the meme.

How do I get the Anafen meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Anafen” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Anafen card?

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

Sources: Anafen Çocuk olayı ne? Anafen Çocuk kimdir? - OlayiNedir.com · Internet Meme Database | Know Your Meme · Memes · checked on October 16, 2026.

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