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“Animals Talking In All Caps” meme: meaning, origin and common card

This meme features image macros of animals with text in all capital letters to simulate shouting or screaming thoughts.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Animals Talking In All Caps” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21726 of the collection, and the 120th 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 Talking In All Caps” meme mean?

The humor relies on abrupt anthropomorphism: animals are given unfiltered human thoughts, screamed at the top of their lungs. The use of all caps acts as a visual cue for high volume, creating an absurd contrast between wild nature and exaggerated human emotions. It is a form of organized chaos where the animal becomes the voice of purely human frustration or joy, without any filter or restraint.

Where does the “Animals Talking In All Caps” meme come from?

The concept emerged on Tumblr via the blog 'Animals Talking In All Caps', launched by Justin Valmassoi on July 10, 2011. The creator explained he started the collection to preserve image macros made during a single session, originally intended for his ex-girlfriend. The format gained visibility months later, notably through a feature by BuzzFeed in September 2011. The blog was then shared on Metafilter and Feministing, appearing in various lists of the best Tumblr blogs of 2011. Tumblr served as the primary cradle for this viral phenomenon, far from traditional videos or TV shows.

  1. July 10, 2011Creation of the Tumblr blog by Justin Valmassoi.
  2. September 2011Notable spread after feature by BuzzFeed.

How to use the “Animals Talking In All Caps” meme

  • Share a photo of your sleeping cat with slight text modification to illustrate its silent disdain for your domestic efforts.
  • Use an image of a screaming polar bear to express frustration over a recurring computer bug during a professional meeting.
  • Post a screenshot of a smiling piranha to ironically comment on a fiercely competitive situation in a sports context.

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The “Animals Talking In All Caps” card in MyMemeCards

Animals Talking In All Caps card
NumberNo. 21726
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame65/100 · #120 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “Animals Talking In All Caps” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Animals Talking In All Caps comes out of the Memes World series 73 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

Where does the meme animals talking in all caps come from?

It comes from a Tumblr blog of the same name, created by Justin Valmassoi in July 2011 to archive his humorous creations.

What does the meme animals talking in all caps mean?

It personifies animals by giving them screams written in capitals, creating a comedic effect through absurdity.

Who created the meme animals talking in all caps?

Justin Valmassoi is the original author who compiled these images on his personal platform before they went viral.

How do I get the Animals Talking In All Caps meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Animals Talking In All Caps” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. 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 Talking In All Caps card?

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

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