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“Can I Copy Your Homework?” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Twitter meme comparing two similar works, where one clearly copies the other.

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The “Can I Copy Your Homework?” meme, 2016

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Can I Copy Your Homework?” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21028 of the collection, and the 3rd 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 “Can I Copy Your Homework?” meme mean?

This format expresses ironic humor about lack of originality in popular culture. It stages a dynamic where an obvious creation is treated as a copied school assignment. The emotion felt is amused recognition of similarities too marked to ignore.

Where does the “Can I Copy Your Homework?” meme come from?

The meme originated on Twitter in October 2016. The earliest known tweet using this format was posted by @essentialpeach on October 18, 2016. It compared several films, notably *Up* and *Kung Fu Panda*, revealing similarities between DreamWorks, Disney, and Pixar productions. Virality increased after a post by @castofhp on December 18, 2016, featuring Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint under the exact caption. This format later expanded to various fandoms to highlight direct borrowings.

  1. 2016Posting of the first known tweet by @essentialpeach comparing DreamWorks and Pixar films.
  2. 2016Viral spread of the format via a @castofhp tweet featuring Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint.

How to use the “Can I Copy Your Homework?” meme

  • Use this template to compare two animated franchises with nearly identical plots.
  • Share an image juxtaposing a famous singer with a movie character to illustrate a startling resemblance.
  • Cite this structure to gently mock a TV series sequel that faithfully reproduces the original's success.

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The “Can I Copy Your Homework?” card in MyMemeCards

Can I Copy Your Homework? card
NumberNo. 21028
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame74/100 · #3 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Can I Copy Your Homework?” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Can I Copy Your Homework? 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

Can i copy your homework meme meaning?

It refers to a situation where one work seems to heavily borrow from another. The humor relies on the analogy with a student asking to copy a school assignment.

Who created can i copy your homework meme?

The format is attributed to the Twitter account @essentialpeach, who posted the first known visual comparison in October 2016.

Can i copy your homework meme origin?

It comes from a tweet dated October 18, 2016, on Twitter. The initial content compared famous animated films with similar storylines.

How do I get the Can I Copy Your Homework? meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Can I Copy Your Homework?” 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 Can I Copy Your Homework? card?

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

Sources: Various Examples · Дашь домашку списать? Да, только не списывай точь-в-точь · Know Your Meme - Wikipedia · checked on October 12, 2026.

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