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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Anti-Joke Chicken” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20828 of the collection, and the 37th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Anti-Joke Chicken” meme mean?
This format expresses absurdity by rejecting traditional joke structures. Where a classic joke promises a funny surprise, this one delivers an obvious truth or irrelevant statement. It is used to highlight situational irony, mock disappointed expectations, or create deliberate comedic awkwardness. The dominant emotion is the nervous laughter resulting from an assumed anticlimax.
Where does the “Anti-Joke Chicken” meme come from?
The exact creation source remains unknown, though Know Your Meme dates the entry to April 29, 2011. The original photograph shows a hen taken by its owner, Marshall E. Tyler, at his home in North Carolina. Mass diffusion began in early 2011: a Reddit thread titled “It’s the anti-joke chicken!!!!” published on February 20, 2011, linked to variants hosted on Imgur, with the author stating they found the images on 4chan’s /b/ board. The first recording on Quickmeme appeared on February 22, 2011. The concept of anti-jokes existed online earlier, with threads documented since June 30, 2007, but this specific visual crystallized the format into a standardized macro.
- June 30, 2007Threads dealing with anti-jokes are already visible in web archives.
- February 20, 2011A user publishes a Reddit thread highlighting the phenomenon and sharing variants.
- February 22, 2011The first version is recorded on the Quickmeme platform.
How to use the “Anti-Joke Chicken” meme
- Use this image to answer an exaggerated rhetorical question with a factual statement, denying the interlocutor any expected humorous satisfaction.
- Post it as a comment under a dramatic announcement to highlight the gap between the solemn tone and the banal reality of the situation.
- Insert it into a conversation when you want to deliberately break the mood by providing an unnecessary technical explanation for an emotional problem.
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The “Anti-Joke Chicken” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 80/100 · #37 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Anti-Joke Chicken” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Anti-Joke Chicken comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic 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 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Who is the anti joke chicken?
It is a hen photographed by its owner, Marshall E. Tyler, at his home in North Carolina. The animal is not a famous character nor from a show, but simply a photo model used to create the meme.
What does anti joke chicken mean?
It is a macro format where an initial sentence looks like a joke setup, but the follow-up is a flat, literal, or humorless response. The laughter comes from the frustration of not getting the expected punchline.
Where does the chicken picture come from?
The photo comes from the personal collection of Marshall E. Tyler, who took the snapshot at his residence in North Carolina. No media origin or event is linked to this specific shot.
Anti joke chicken real or fake?
The meme is real in its cultural diffusion, but it does not rely on a true story or historical event. It is an internet humor construct based on format subversion, with no link to the chicken's real life.
How do I get the Anti-Joke Chicken meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Anti-Joke Chicken” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Anti-Joke Chicken card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Anti-Joke Chicken | Know Your Meme · Anti Joke Chicken: 2011 Advice Animal Meme Explained · Anti-Jokes | Know Your Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.
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