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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sad Affleck” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22115 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Sad Affleck” meme mean?
The meme captures a sense of resignation, sadness, or silent overwhelm. It is used to illustrate a reaction to bad news, personal or professional failure, or situations where words fail. Affleck's facial expression, detached from its original context, symbolizes helplessness against judgment or criticism, becoming a universal visual metaphor for discouragement.
Where does the “Sad Affleck” meme come from?
The source is an interview conducted by Tom Butler for Yahoo Movies and published on March 24, 2016. Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill react to reviews of Batman v Superman. Cavill answers at length while Affleck stays silent with a sad face before saying « I agree ». YouTuber Sabconth creates the viral edit that same day. He isolates Affleck's face, cuts Cavill's voice, adds titles about bad reviews, and uses the intro of Simon & Garfunkel's « The Sound of Silence ». This edit turns silence into a comical expression of pain.
- March 24, 2016Publication of the original interview by Yahoo Movies and creation of the viral edit by Sabconth on YouTube.
How to use the “Sad Affleck” meme
- Use Ben Affleck's image to reply to a disappointing announcement on social media.
- Share the audio edit with Simon & Garfunkel's music to highlight a minor professional failure.
- Use the downcast face to comment on a negative literary or cinematic review.
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The “Sad Affleck” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Sad Affleck” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sad Affleck comes out of the Memes World series 74 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 does Sad Affleck mean?
It expresses disappointment, resignation, or overwhelm in response to bad news or criticism.
What song is in the Sad Affleck meme?
The intro of Simon & Garfunkel's « The Sound of Silence » accompanies the viral edit.
Who created the Sad Affleck meme?
YouTuber Sabconth edited the viral video on March 24, 2016, from a Yahoo Movies interview.
How do I get the Sad Affleck meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sad Affleck” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Sad Affleck card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Fans are having a field day with this YouTuber's 'Batman v Superman' rewrite · 10 years ago, I asked Ben Affleck about bad reviews — and 'Sad Affleck' was born · Batman V Superman Dawn Of Justice · checked on October 16, 2026.
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