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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Banhammer” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21155 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Banhammer” meme mean?
It expresses the absolute authority and often feared nature of administrators enforcing community rules. The image evokes a brutal, fast, and irreversible sanction, akin to a hammer blow that ends the debate. Users invoke it with fear or humor to describe a sudden exclusion, highlighting the power imbalance between the rule-setter and the excluded.
Where does the “Banhammer” meme come from?
The expression traces its roots to 1990s forums and chats, notably MSN Chat created in 1996. At that time, moderators had specific icons: gold for owners and brown for hosts. These icons visually represented their ability to kick participants. The term gained popularity around May 2003 via Urban Dictionary, linking it to Something Awful forum moderators. It functions as a visual metaphor for technical blocking. No founding video or specific person has been identified as the sole creator.
- 1996Creation of MSN Chat with distinct moderation icons.
- May 2003First definition recorded on Urban Dictionary linking the term to Something Awful forums.
How to use the “Banhammer” meme
- Use the Banhammer on a troll to protect the group's peace.
- Threaten to drop the Banhammer on anyone posting hateful content.
- Wonder if the moderator will bring out the Banhammer after a rule violation.
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The “Banhammer” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Banhammer” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Banhammer comes out of the Memes World series 71 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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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
What does Banhammer mean?
It is the metaphor for the banning power used by online moderators to remove disruptive users.
Banhammer origin?
The term emerges from 1990s chat rooms like MSN Chat, where moderators had icons symbolizing their authority.
Who invented the Banhammer?
No specific person is identified as the creator; it is a term born collectively in forum and chat communities.
How do I get the Banhammer meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Banhammer” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Banhammer card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Banhammer - Know Your Meme · это... Что такое Забанить? · BAN HAMMER - CANNACOMPANIONUSA · checked on October 12, 2026.
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