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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Carlos” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21001 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 “Carlos” meme mean?
This format expresses comic exasperation at a particularly bad, predictable, or misplaced joke. By pairing the character's blank smile with a dubious quip, the user highlights the absurdity of the situation. It is an ironic way to label a failed attempt at humor, turning social awkwardness into collective laughter.
Where does the “Carlos” meme come from?
The documented origin traces back to a discussion posted on 4chan on September 19, 2007. This thread, initially focused on sensitive topics, saw participants adopt personas from The Magic School Bus. The character Carlos responded to serious remarks with inappropriate puns, triggering the catchphrase 'Carlos!' from his classmates. While the source identifies the TV series as the cultural reference, no specific video or exact timestamp can be cited as the sole starting point. The format subsequently evolved on 4chan: on July 17, 2010, a thread in the /co/ section explicitly linked puns to screenshots of the clown. An image from this thread was shared on FunnyJunk on September 13, 2010, popularizing the visual associated with this cult reply.
- 1994The series The Magic School Bus begins airing on PBS, integrating the character into pop culture.
- 2007A discussion on 4chan uses the character to respond to serious topics with puns.
- 2010A thread on 4chan explicitly links puns to screenshots of the clown, formalizing the format.
How to use the “Carlos” meme
- Post a terrible joke accompanied by a screenshot of Carlos to highlight its disastrous quality.
- Reply to an overly serious comment with this image to introduce absurd and offbeat humor.
- Use the clown's smiling face as a caption for a forced pun to emphasize the irony.
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The “Carlos” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 75/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Carlos” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Carlos 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
Carlos meme meaning?
This meme qualifies a particularly bad or forced pun. The image serves to highlight the joke's poor quality through irony.
Where does the carlos meme come from?
It originates from a 2007 4chan discussion using characters from The Magic School Bus. The format stabilized around 2010.
Who is carlos in the magic school bus?
He is the class clown, known for loving puns. His classmates scream his name when he makes one.
How to use the carlos meme?
Add the screenshot of the grinning character under a bad joke or failed pun to underscore its mediocre quality.
How do I get the Carlos meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Carlos” 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 Carlos card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Carlos - Know Your Meme · The Magic School Bus · Carlos’s puns in the Magic School Bus Rides Again compilation #themagicschoolbus #jokes · checked on October 11, 2026.
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