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“Box of Hate” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The "Box of Hate" is a meme from a *Perry Bible Fellowship* strip.

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The “Box of Hate” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Box of Hate” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21753 of the collection, and the 120th 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 “Box of Hate” meme mean?

This format expresses irony regarding a disturbing truth or a hateful opinion displayed with boldness. The child represents someone who says aloud what everyone thinks but cannot handle the immediate backlash. The slap symbolizes social sanction, anger, or violent rejection caused by that declaration. It is dark humor mocking double standards: we enjoy provocation, but punish those who fully embrace it without filter or diplomacy.

Where does the “Box of Hate” meme come from?

The image comes from the webcomic *The Perry Bible Fellowship*, created by Nicholas Gurewitch. The series began in the university newspaper *The Daily Orange* at Syracuse before gaining online popularity. The specific drawing shows a child writing on a label marked "box of hate" before receiving a slap. Available sources do not specify the exact publication date of this particular panel, nor the identity of the characters or the precise platform where the meme first emerged. However, the absurd and dark style of the comic fits the meme's aesthetic perfectly. The Know Your Meme gallery confirms the template's existence, but no detailed chronological trace documents its initial viralization on the internet.

How to use the “Box of Hate” meme

  • Replace the label text with a controversial opinion to show the violent reaction it provokes.
  • Use the slap panel as a punchline after stating a cynical or politically incorrect truth.
  • Repurpose the image to illustrate the immediate consequences of an embarrassing confession or public admission.

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The “Box of Hate” card in MyMemeCards

Box of Hate card
NumberNo. 21753
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame65/100 · #120 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “Box of Hate” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Box of Hate comes out of the Memes World series 73 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 box of hate meme mean?

It is a meme based on a *Perry Bible Fellowship* strip. A kid writes an answer on a label before getting slapped, symbolizing the sanction of a provocative opinion.

Box of hate meme origin?

The image comes from the *Perry Bible Fellowship* webcomic by Nicholas Gurewitch. No exact publication date for the panel is confirmed in accessible sources.

Who is nicholas gurewitch?

He is the author of the *Perry Bible Fellowship* webcomic. His works often mix dark humor, absurdity, and somber themes like death or social irony.

How do I get the Box of Hate meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Box of Hate” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Box of Hate card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Box of Hate: Image Gallery | Know Your Meme · Memes · Know Your Meme: Internet Meme Database · checked on October 15, 2026.

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