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“Approved” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The Approved meme features Knuckles from Sonic Boom saying “With meem! Approved!” It expresses humorous, often exaggerated validation of an idea, content, or situation deemed excellent.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Approved” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22655 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Approved” meme mean?

This format is used to validate something with over-the-top enthusiasm. The mispronunciation (“meem” instead of “me”) adds to the comedic effect. It’s commonly used to quickly approve a post, image, or proposal, often in an ironic or playful context.

Where does the “Approved” meme come from?

The scene originates from the episode “Mayor Knuckles” (season 1, episode 36) of the animated series *Sonic Boom*. In this sequence, Knuckles responds to Fastidious Beaver by saying “With meem! Approved!” when asked where to find books to expand the library. The original video was uploaded to YouTube on September 16, 2015, by user Knux827. Although aired in the US in May 2015, the clip’s rediscovery as a viral meme occurred around 2020. A Twitter post from October 9, 2019, showed early usage, but a Reddit post on March 30, 2020, drove its widespread dissemination.

  1. May 6, 2015Initial broadcast of the “Mayor Knuckles” episode in the United States.
  2. September 16, 2015Upload of the source video to YouTube by user Knux827.
  3. October 9, 2019Early use of the meme on Twitter to highlight the quality of content.
  4. March 30, 2020Major viral spread through a post on Reddit.

How to use the “Approved” meme

  • Approves a funny photo shared on social media using this iconic screenshot.
  • Validates a creative suggestion in an online discussion by using the catchphrase.
  • Responds positively to a kind comment by displaying the satisfied image of Knuckles.

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The “Approved” card in MyMemeCards

Approved card
NumberNo. 22655
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@matteouss
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Approved” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Approved comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 approved meme mean?

It refers to an image from Sonic Boom showing Knuckles enthusiastically validating something, marked by a funny pronunciation error.

Approved meme origin?

The scene comes from episode 36 of season 1 of Sonic Boom, aired in 2015, and later reposted on YouTube in September 2015.

Who is knux827?

Knux827 is the YouTube user who uploaded the video containing the catchphrase, enabling its subsequent circulation.

How do I get the Approved meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Approved” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Approved card?

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

Sources: Meme Approved (r22 판) - 나무위키:대문 · Meme Approved (r4 판) - 나무위키 · Meme Approved (r14 판) - 나무위키:대문 · checked on October 20, 2026.

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