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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Crowdfunding” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21860 of the collection, and the 239th 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 “Crowdfunding” meme mean?
This meme embodies the shift of financial power toward connected crowds, highlighting how collective micro-donations can bring odd, daring, or artistic endeavors to life. It is commonly invoked either to celebrate the power of online solidarity or to playfully joke about begging the internet to subsidize an eccentric dream.
Where does the “Crowdfunding” meme come from?
While the creator, exact date, and primary image format of the meme itself remain unknown, the practice has real historical roots on the early Web. In 1997, fans of the British rock band Marillion gathered roughly $60,000 online to support a U.S. tour. Later, the specialized platform ArtistShare emerged in 2000. The term itself came later: Michael Sullivan recorded the first known usage of the word in August 2006 during his fundavlog project. Over time, digital culture distilled these events into an ongoing trope about relying on community goodwill to rescue wild, underfunded ideas.
- 1997Fans of British rock band Marillion raise approximately $60,000 online to finance an American tour.
- 2000Pioneering funding service ArtistShare goes live.
- August 2006Michael Sullivan introduces the word crowdfunding in reference to his project fundavlog.
How to use the “Crowdfunding” meme
- Joking about starting an online donation drive to fund an unnecessary impulse purchase.
- Reacting to an absurd project that successfully gathered massive funding from random internet users.
- Encouraging a creator to ask their audience directly for money rather than seeking traditional sponsors.
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The “Crowdfunding” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Crowdfunding” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Crowdfunding 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
What is the origin of the crowdfunding meme?
While the meme’s specific visual creator and date are undocumented, the concept traces back to online community funding milestones like the 1997 Marillion fan campaign.
Who coined the word crowdfunding?
Documented records credit Michael Sullivan with the earliest known use of the word in August 2006 for a platform named fundavlog.
What was the first crowdfunding platform?
ArtistShare, launched in 2000, is generally cited as the earliest specialized platform dedicated to fan-funded projects.
How do I get the Crowdfunding meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Crowdfunding” 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 Crowdfunding card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Crowdfunding | Know Your Meme · Crowdfunding Chronik · First as Arts, Then as Tragedy — Two Cents on Personal ... · checked on October 15, 2026.
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