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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Be Strong For Mother” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20981 of the collection, and the 170th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Be Strong For Mother” meme mean?
This format expresses comedic resignation in the face of adversity. The central emotion is reversed filial guilt: one suffers not out of weakness, but out of moral duty toward a parent. The typical situation shows an individual or animal in an absurd or painful position. The contrast between the gravity of the caption and the banality of the visual creates dark humor. It is a way to minimize one's own misfortunes through extreme self-deprecation.
Where does the “Be Strong For Mother” meme come from?
The meme originates from a Pokémon webcomic published on Tumblr by user ohcorny on May 19, 2013. The comic features Weepinduo, a hybrid creature resulting from the fusion of Weepinbell and Doduo. This entity has two distinct heads, presented here as twin brothers facing their physical deformity. In the final panel, one character asks if he is loved, while the other whispers to himself: “be strong Clarence, be strong for mother.” This image generated over 120,000 notes on Tumblr within weeks. It was then widely reposted on Reddit, notably in the r/pokemon community the next day, and later on 9GAG. The simple narrative structure allowed rapid adaptation to any image of distress.
- May 19, 2013Original publication of the Pokémon webcomic by ohcorny on Tumblr.
- May 20, 2013Massive spread on Reddit via the r/pokemon community.
How to use the “Be Strong For Mother” meme
- Caption a photo of your cat knocking over a vase with this phrase to dramatize the accident.
- Use this format during a cut Zoom meeting to simulate a minor family tragedy.
- Apply the caption to a game screenshot where your character dies immediately to highlight your incompetence.
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The “Be Strong For Mother” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 76/100 · #170 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Be Strong For Mother” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Be Strong For Mother comes out of the Memes World series 70 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 is be strong for mother meme?
It is a caption format based on a 2013 Pokémon comic. It is used to dramatize mundane or unpleasant situations.
Be strong for mother meaning?
The phrase expresses the duty to suffer silently to protect a mother's feelings. It is a form of heroic self-deprecation.
Who is ohcorny tumblr?
Ohcorny is the pseudonym of the author of the original webcomic that launched the meme on the social platform in May 2013.
Where does be strong for mother meme come from?
The documented origin is a drawn sheet published on Tumblr. It features a hybrid Pokémon creature named Weepinduo.
How do I get the Be Strong For Mother meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Be Strong For Mother” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Be Strong For Mother card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: "be strong clarence. be strong for mother" · Be strong Clarence! · Know Your Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.
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