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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22540 of the collection, and the 29th 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 “Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle” meme mean?
The title is the joke: a nonsensical promise that changes with every refresh. The site simply generates silly lines worded like compliments, and their absurdity does all the work. It recalls a more innocent web, where a one-page gadget was enough to go viral. People cite it when talking about random humor, “single-serving sites” (pages built around one idea) or nostalgia for early political internet jokes. It takes no side: the engine is surprise, not a message.
Where does the “Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle” meme come from?
BarackObamaIsYourNewBicycle.com appeared on February 13, 2008. Its author, Mathew Honan, was a San Francisco-based journalist. It is what is called a single-serving site: one page built around a single idea. On each load it generates a random absurd statement that portrays the Democratic candidate of the time favorably, as someone comfortable with technology, helpful and caring. The next day, technology blogs and outlets such as The Economist and TIME picked it up, and it drew thousands of visitors within two days. Several spin-off sites followed, targeting other political figures including Michelle Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Ron Paul and Sarah Palin, along with a parody site about the phenomenon itself. In August 2008, a book collecting 366 of these lines was published.
- February 13, 2008Mathew Honan launches the site.
- February 14, 2008Tech blogs and outlets such as The Economist and TIME pick it up.
- August 2008A book collecting 366 of the lines is published.
How to use the “Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle” meme
- Cite the site as an example of random, absurd humor.
- Recall early single-serving sites when discussing the 2000s web.
- Copy the format by writing silly lines about a friend.
- Mention the wave of spin-off sites aimed at other public figures.
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The “Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #29 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common 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 5 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 is Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle?
It is a single-serving website from 2008 that randomly generates absurd statements casting Barack Obama as helpful and tech-friendly.
Who created Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle?
It was created by Mathew Honan, a San Francisco-based journalist, and launched on February 13, 2008.
Did the site get imitators?
Yes. Several spin-offs targeted other political figures such as John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, and a parody site mocked the trend itself.
How do I get the Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle” is a common 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 Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle · checked on October 18, 2026.
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