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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#CrimingWhileWhite” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22217 of the collection, and the 88th 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 “#CrimingWhileWhite” meme mean?
This movement sheds light on white privilege and systemic inequalities. By recounting minor or serious crimes that escaped legal consequences, participants emphasize how their race influenced the lack of legal repercussions. It serves as a form of collective awareness regarding institutional biases.
Where does the “#CrimingWhileWhite” meme come from?
The hashtag #CrimingWhileWhite appeared on Twitter on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Its launch occurred immediately after a grand jury's decision not to prosecute the officer involved in the death of Eric Garner, a Black man, who was choked during his arrest in New York. Jason Ross, then a writer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, initiated the trend. He posted a tweet detailing several infractions committed during his adolescence, noting he faced little or no consequences. He then explicitly invited "other Whites" to do the same. The phenomenon spread rapidly to document these personal experiences. An ABC News video dedicated to the topic was published on December 11, 2014, but it served only to comment on the already existing hashtag rather than being its origin. The expression literally means "committing crimes while white." It aims to make white privilege visible in the context of the Ferguson and Eric Garner cases.
- 2014Launch of the hashtag by Jason Ross on Twitter on December 3, 2014.
- 2014Publication of an ABC News video documenting the phenomenon on December 11, 2014.
How to use the “#CrimingWhileWhite” meme
- Share your own story of an unsanctioned past offense to contribute to the discussion on racial biases.
- Use this hashtag to criticize judicial decisions perceived as unfair towards certain communities.
- Refer to this movement to illustrate policing disparities during societal debates.
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The “#CrimingWhileWhite” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “#CrimingWhileWhite” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #CrimingWhileWhite comes out of the Memes World series 75 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 is CrimingWhileWhite?
It is a Twitter hashtag launched in 2014 inviting White people to share their past unpunished infractions to show racial disparities in policing.
Who created CrimingWhileWhite?
Jason Ross, a writer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, initiated the movement via a tweet on December 3, 2014.
Why did CrimingWhileWhite appear?
It emerged after the decision not to prosecute the officer responsible for Eric Garner's death, aiming to illustrate white privileges before the law.
What does CrimingWhileWhite mean?
The expression means committing crimes while white and remaining unpunished, serving to denounce systemic inequalities in judicial treatment.
How do I get the #CrimingWhileWhite meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#CrimingWhileWhite” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the #CrimingWhileWhite card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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