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“Chunk Addresses Congress” meme: meaning, origin and common card

This meme features Chunk from The Goonies, photoshopped before the US Congress.

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The “Chunk Addresses Congress” meme, 2005

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Chunk Addresses Congress” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21831 of the collection, and the 187th 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 “Chunk Addresses Congress” meme mean?

The image captures the frustration of someone whose advice was disregarded until disaster struck. By placing a childish character in a serious political setting, it creates humor through contrast between naive delivery and grave context. The dominant emotion is resentment mixed with vindictive satisfaction: the protagonist finally exposes their companions' fault publicly. It serves as visual poetic justice, where the character's initial humility highlights the importance of neglected messages.

Where does the “Chunk Addresses Congress” meme come from?

The meme originates from a YTMND site created in December 2005 by user KingCrimson. It repurposes an image from a joint session of the US Congress presided over by George W. Bush. The character Chunk, from the 1985 film The Goonies, is cut out and superimposed. The original audio clip, whose precise video source remains unknown, features the boy reproaching his friends for ignoring his warnings. YTMND allowed combining static images, animated text, and looping audio. The original site was deleted after KingCrimson’s account suspension. It was restored on January 6, 2007, by user BTape. The format quickly generated over one hundred variants in a week, then more than 540 parodies on the platform, featuring various characters or celebrities with dubbed voices and echo effects.

  1. 2005Creation of the original YTMND site by KingCrimson in December.
  2. 2007Restoration of the site by BTape on January 6.

How to use the “Chunk Addresses Congress” meme

  • Use this image to remind a colleague that they warned about an unresolved technical issue.
  • Post the card in response to someone denying they ignored your repeated advice.
  • Create a personalized variant with another fictional character to illustrate a family regret.

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The “Chunk Addresses Congress” card in MyMemeCards

Chunk Addresses Congress card
NumberNo. 21831
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame63/100 · #187 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “Chunk Addresses Congress” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Chunk Addresses Congress comes out of the Memes World series 73 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

Chunk Addresses Congress meaning?

This meme illustrates blame towards those who ignore our warnings. It stages a childish character facing Congress to emphasize the importance of neglected advice.

Where does the Chunk Addresses Congress meme come from?

It comes from a YTMND site created in December 2005 by KingCrimson. It combines a photo of the US Congress with an audio clip of Chunk from The Goonies.

Who is KingCrimson meme?

KingCrimson is the user who created the first YTMND site for this meme in December 2005. His account was later suspended, causing the temporary disappearance of the content.

How to make a Chunk Addresses Congress parody?

Replace the image or audio with another character and new dialogue. The structure remains identical: a public or fictional figure addressing an assembly solemnly.

How do I get the Chunk Addresses Congress meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Chunk Addresses Congress” is a common 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 Chunk Addresses Congress card?

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

Sources: Chunk Addresses Congress | Know Your Meme · YTMND - Wikipedia · The history of YTMND - ytmnd - you're the man now dog! · checked on October 15, 2026.

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