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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Baww” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21217 of the collection, and the 210th 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 “Baww” meme mean?
This term conveys an extreme reaction to sorrow, frequently exaggerated for comedic effect. It serves to respond with fake sympathy to dramatic stories or mock individuals perceived as overly sensitive about their own complaints. The accumulation of 'w's highlights the absurdity of simulated distress.
Where does the “Baww” meme come from?
The textual usage dates back to the comic strip Egbert in 1947, where Bunnyhunch cries from toothache pain. However, the current visual meme comes from the furry erotic comic Incontinent Student Bodies (2003), illustrated by Marci McAdam. A panel shows a weeping rabbit shouting 'Bawwwww!'. Screenshots circulated on 4chan as early as July 2006. The platform became a key hub: dedicated threads appeared on /co/ by February 2008. Urban Dictionary formalized the ironic meaning on August 5, 2007. The format spread beyond niche web communities due to its visual simplicity and humorous adaptability.
How to use the “Baww” meme
- Responding sarcastically to a post explaining that you missed your bus.
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The “Baww” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Baww” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Baww 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 baww mean?
It is an onomatopoeia for exaggerated crying, used to laugh at dramas or pretend sadness.
Baww meme origin?
The text is from 1947, but the rabbit image is from 2003 and popularized the term on 4chan.
Baww definition?
A stylized way of writing tears, often sarcastic on the internet.
How do I get the Baww meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Baww” 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 Baww card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Baww | Know Your Meme · Фурфаг · Know Your Meme - 나무위키:대문 · checked on October 12, 2026.
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