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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bump” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21230 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 “Bump” meme mean?
This word expresses the desire to keep a specific topic visible within a fast-moving information stream. It often conveys an urgent need for an answer to a posted question or an important announcement that risks being buried under newer discussions. It is a subtle call for collective attention.
Where does the “Bump” meme come from?
The exact origin of 'bump' as a forum command remains unknown and cannot be attributed to a specific person or platform dating back to 1996. This practice emerged with the advent of web forums in the mid-1990s, where threads were sorted chronologically by the date of the last post. Publishing a new reply had the immediate technical effect of moving the thread to the top of the page. A documented reference appears in a thread from The Straight Dope forum titled 'Bumping Threads' in 2000. Although some explain it via the acronym Bring Up My Post, this is likely a retroactive acronym; the term actually derives from the English verb meaning to move or push into a higher position.
- mid-1990sEmergence of the practice with early web forums sorted by the date of the last message.
- 2000First identified textual reference in a thread from The Straight Dope forum titled Bumping Threads.
How to use the “Bump” meme
- Post just the word 'bump' on a sales thread so it reappears at the top of the category.
- Revive an unanswered technical question by adding this short mention after several days of inactivity.
- Maintain the visibility of an important announcement during a period of high activity on the site.
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The “Bump” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Bump” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bump 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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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 bump mean on a forum?
It is an action consisting of posting an empty or very short message to push a discussion thread to the top of the list. This makes the topic visible again without adding new content.
Bump acronym meaning?
While many think it stands for Bring Up My Post, this is a post-hoc explanation. The word comes from the English verb meaning to move or push to a higher position.
When did the word bump appear?
The practice has existed since the mid-1990s with web forums. The first recorded definition on Urban Dictionary dates to January 2003, but its actual usage is older.
How do I get the Bump meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bump” 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 Bump card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Internet forum - Wikipedia · What Does Bump Mean? - AirDroid · Bump · checked on October 12, 2026.
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