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“asdfmovie” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

asdfmovie is a Flash animation series by TomSka, uploaded to YouTube since August 2008.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “asdfmovie” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75, number 22437 of the collection, and the 24th 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 “asdfmovie” meme mean?

The content delivers comedy through unexpected twists and logical breaks rather than narrative depth. It highlights the absurdity of mundane situations or exaggerated reactions to simple events. The primary emotion is laughter induced by visual simplicity contrasting with illogical dialogue. People reference it to describe detached, random, or purely situational humor that defies conventional storytelling rules.

Where does the “asdfmovie” meme come from?

The series was created by Thomas Ridgewell, a British YouTuber known as TomSka. Before moving to video animation, he published humorous comic strips on SheezyArt under the handle « asdfman ». The first episode, titled « Got Your Nose », was uploaded to YouTube on August 10, 2008. This date marks the official start of the animated series. James Cunningham handled the animation while Ridgewell wrote the scripts. The format relies on independent gag sequences featuring stick figures with emoticon-inspired faces. Rapid success on YouTube helped the series reach a global English-speaking audience, establishing it as a key reference in early 2010s internet culture.

  1. 2008Release of the first episode « Got Your Nose » on YouTube on August 10.

How to use the “asdfmovie” meme

  • Share a short clip when discussing a situation that makes no logical sense to emphasize the randomness.
  • Use the term to label a joke that completely disconnects from the previous conversation context.
  • Reference the series as an example of minimalist comedy when a dialogue becomes overly serious or complex.

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The “asdfmovie” card in MyMemeCards

asdfmovie card
NumberNo. 22437
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame76/100 · #24 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “asdfmovie” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; asdfmovie comes out of the Memes World series 75 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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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 asdfmovie mean?

It refers to a series of short Flash animations by TomSka, famous for its absurd humor and stick-figure art style.

Who is tom ska?

Thomas Ridgewell, also known as TomSka, is a British content creator from Manchester who writes and produces the series.

Asdfmovie origin?

The title comes from the « asdf » keys on a QWERTY keyboard, representing random typing without a specific deep meaning.

How to pronounce asdfmovie?

It is typically pronounced « ass-duff movie », spelling out the letters as they appear on a standard computer keyboard.

How do I get the asdfmovie meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “asdfmovie” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the asdfmovie card?

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

Sources: asdfmovie | Slang · asdfmovie: TomSka's Surreal Stick-Figure Animation Series Explained · asdfmovie | Know Your Meme · checked on October 18, 2026.

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