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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Animals Being Jerks” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22095 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 “Animals Being Jerks” meme mean?
This humorous content highlights the apparent cruelty of animals, presented as a visual joke. The main emotion is amusement at the absurdity of situations where a dog pushes a cat or a bird steals food. It allows users to laugh at nature’s chaos by anthropomorphizing these acts, attributing human-like disrespectful intentions to the animals without real malice.
Where does the “Animals Being Jerks” meme come from?
The documented origin traces back to the website « Animals Being Dicks », created by John Williams on June 13, 2011. Williams launched the project out of boredom after finding funny GIFs on a forum that he wanted to compile. The site’s popularity surged after adding share buttons for Twitter and Facebook. The term « Animals Being Jerks » later served as a generic label for these contents, though its exact origin remains unknown. A YouTube video titled « Animals Being Jerks » dated April 3, 2017, links to a corresponding Reddit section, but this does not prove the origin of the initial concept.
- 2011Creation of the « Animals Being Dicks » website by John Williams, marking the documented starting point of the phenomenon.
How to use the “Animals Being Jerks” meme
- Share a video of a cat knocking something over to illustrate a frustrating day.
- Use an image of a parrot mimicking someone poorly to gently mock a mistake.
- Comment on household chaos caused by a pet by describing its behavior as « jerk-like ».
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The “Animals Being Jerks” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Animals Being Jerks” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Animals Being Jerks 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 does Animals Being Jerks mean?
It refers to a collection of clips showing animals adopting behaviors perceived as voluntarily harmful or disrespectful towards other creatures or humans.
Who created the Animals Being Jerks site?
The concept stems from the « Animals Being Dicks » site, launched by John Williams in June 2011 after compiling GIFs found on a forum.
Where does the name Animals Being Jerks come from?
The exact origin of the specific term is not clearly identified; it primarily serves as a descriptive label to categorize these humorous videos online.
How do I get the Animals Being Jerks meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Animals Being Jerks” 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 Animals Being Jerks card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Animals Being Jerks: Image Gallery | Know Your Meme · 25 Animals Proving They Can Be Huge Jerks · ANIMALS BEING JERKS ✪ Nyan Cat Remix Song Dubstep 2011 4chan GIFS · checked on October 16, 2026.
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