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“Are You Not Entertained?” meme: meaning, origin and mythic card

“Are You Not Entertained?” is a meme from the movie Gladiator (2000).

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Are You Not Entertained?” is a mythic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22854 of the collection, and the 3rd best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Are You Not Entertained?” meme mean?

The meme conveys theatrical and ironic frustration. It is used when a creation, effort, or performance meets a lukewarm or silent reception. The user adopts Maximus’s role to reproach the audience for their lack of enthusiasm, highlighting the gap between invested energy and zero reaction.

Where does the “Are You Not Entertained?” meme come from?

The quote comes from the historical film Gladiator, released in 2000, directed by Ridley Scott. The main character, Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, delivers this line after defeating several opponents in the Roman arena. He then throws his weapon toward the stands to address the crowd. Although the film is the sole source, the image meme format likely appeared on 4chan in late 2007, without definitive proof. The first documented subtitled screenshot emerges on the Home Designing blog on September 26, 2009.

  1. 2000Release of the film Gladiator, containing the iconic scene and quote.
  2. 2007Probable appearance of the image format on 4chan, though not formally proven.
  3. 2009First documented appearance of a subtitled screenshot on the Home Designing blog.

How to use the “Are You Not Entertained?” meme

  • Share the meme image after posting long work received with few comments.
  • Use the caption to ironically criticize an audience that does not react to an ambitious presentation.
  • Quote the original line during a debate where your arguments seem unnoticed despite their complexity.

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The “Are You Not Entertained?” card in MyMemeCards

Are You Not Entertained? card
NumberNo. 22854
RarityMythic
CollectionMemes World series 77
Fame88/100 · #3 of 141
Recycle value80 MemeCoins (240 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 141 cards
  • Common4733%
  • Rare3726%
  • Epic3928%
  • Legendary149.9%
  • Mythic42.8%

How to get the “Are You Not Entertained?” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Are You Not Entertained? comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a mythic 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 80 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 the meme Are You Not Entertained mean?

This meme expresses irony towards an indifferent audience. It highlights the contrast between a provided effort and the lukewarm reception received.

Which movie is Are You Not Entertained from?

The phrase comes from the movie Gladiator, released in 2000. It is spoken by the character Maximus played by Russell Crowe.

Are You Not Entertained meme origin?

The image has circulated since late 2007 on 4chan. A subtitled screenshot is documented as early as September 26, 2009, on a blog.

How do I get the Are You Not Entertained? meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Are You Not Entertained?” is a mythic card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Are You Not Entertained? card?

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

Sources: Are You Not Entertained? - Know Your Meme · Are you not entertained?(Wwe version) · Gladiator: Kitty Edition | Are You Not Entertained? | Know Your Meme · checked on October 29, 2026.

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