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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Breakup Texts” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21608 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Breakup Texts” meme mean?
This format expresses the embarrassment and ridicule associated with ending a relationship through a screen. It highlights the technical coldness facing complex human emotions. The humor arises from the contrast between the mundane medium (SMS) and the gravity of the act (breakup). Users share these exchanges to emphasize their brutal, incomplete, or offbeat nature, turning private pain into collective mockery.
Where does the “Breakup Texts” meme come from?
The first documented occurrence dates back to 2006 with comedian Liam Kyle Sullivan’s video *Text Message Breakup*. This work features a song about a young woman’s anger after being dumped via SMS. Initially posted on his personal site, the video was uploaded to YouTube on December 26, 2006, by user xxxEminemcrazedxxx. While some suggest older origins on Tumblr or text fail sites, no specific date or platform is confirmed. Know Your Meme cites this video as an early mention without proving it as the absolute origin of all subsequent examples. The identity of the woman sung about remains unknown.
- 2006Publication of the video *Text Message Breakup* by Liam Kyle Sullivan.
How to use the “Breakup Texts” meme
- Share a screenshot of a brutal message to illustrate an unexpected separation.
- Comment on the absurdity of a breakup explained by limited characters.
- Use this format to joke about the difficulty of communicating feelings online.
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The “Breakup Texts” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Breakup Texts” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Breakup Texts comes out of the Memes World series 73 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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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
Breakup texts meme meaning?
It refers to the humor around screenshots of SMS breakups, highlighting their social awkwardness.
Who is liam kyle sullivan breakup?
He is the American comedian who created the pioneering video on the subject in 2006, titled *Text Message Breakup*.
Breakup texts origin tumblr?
Some sources mention Tumblr, but no formal proof exists; the 2006 video remains the documented reference.
Breakup texts real or fake?
The screenshots are real, but the meme exploits their artificial and cold nature for comedic effect.
How do I get the Breakup Texts meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Breakup Texts” is a rare 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 Breakup Texts card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Breakup Texts | Know Your Meme · Know Your Meme - Wikipedia · Know Your Meme - TV Tropes · checked on October 14, 2026.
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