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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Case of the Mondays” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22556 of the collection, and the 55th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Case of the Mondays” meme mean?
The phrase captures the sluggish, gloomy feeling that settles in on Monday, or the Sunday evening before it. People say it to excuse a late arrival, a short reply or a lack of energy, with a knowing smile everyone shares. It has become a staple of offices, classrooms and social media, where it often sits beside photos of sleepy cats and oversized coffees. The expression turns an ordinary complaint into a shared joke, which makes the return to routine a little easier to bear. It works because nearly everyone has felt it at some point.
Where does the “Case of the Mondays” meme come from?
The phrase comes from the 1999 film Office Space. Main character Peter Gibbons explains that he can no longer stand his office, and a temp worker then walks up and remarks that somebody has a case of the Mondays. The line stuck with viewers, and the earliest documented use outside the film dates to 2000 on Usenet, less than a year after release. In 2004 the term was defined on Urban Dictionary for the first time. It then moved onto Reddit and social media, where hundreds of posts repeated it. In 2012 a band even named its debut record A Case of the Mondays. The Know Your Meme entry was created on July 13, 2015, and last updated in February 2020, long after the line had become everyday office humor.
- 1999Office Space is released, featuring the line.
- 2000First documented use of the phrase on Usenet.
- 2004The phrase is defined on Urban Dictionary.
- July 13, 2015The Know Your Meme entry is created.
How to use the “Case of the Mondays” meme
- Excuse a grumpy Monday morning at work by quoting the movie line.
- Pair a very dark coffee with a post about going back to work.
- Answer a coworker sighing at the start of the week.
- Caption a photo of a sleeping animal to kick off the week.
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The “Case of the Mondays” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 63/100 · #55 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Case of the Mondays” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Case of the Mondays comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 case of the Mondays mean?
It is a humorous way to say you are in a bad mood on Monday, when work or school resumes.
Where does case of the Mondays come from?
From a line in the film Office Space, released in 1999.
When did the phrase appear online?
The earliest documented use is from 2000 on Usenet. It was defined on Urban Dictionary in 2004.
Can you say it any day of the week?
It is mostly used on Monday or Sunday evening, to joke about returning to routine.
How do I get the Case of the Mondays meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Case of the Mondays” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Case of the Mondays card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Case of the Mondays · checked on October 18, 2026.
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