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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Cultural Impact” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21977 of the collection, and the 227th 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 “Cultural Impact” meme mean?
This format expresses ironic admiration or humorous defense of a subject deemed insignificant by the general public. By visually contrasting a trivial element with a historical giant, the author highlights the absurdity of established cultural hierarchies. It is a subtle way to validate one's own tastes while acknowledging their lack of real weight, creating a comedic contrast between the serious form of the graph and the ridiculous content of the claim.
Where does the “Cultural Impact” meme come from?
The meme appeared on Twitter on June 9, 2018, via user @praisejeebus. It compared Miranda Cosgrove to Elvis, The Beatles, and U2, claiming the actress had more impact. The visual showed four stacked black squares for Cosgrove against a tiny line for the other artists. The format relies on a deliberately misleading bar chart. Diffusion was slow for about a year. On September 9, 2019, @saddestcowboy_ posted a variant comparing the video "Trying Kombucha" to The Beatles. This tweet received over 15,000 retweets and 140,000 likes. This virality launched the format as a trend on the platform, encouraging users to attribute disproportionate cultural importance to light subjects.
- 2018First tweet by @praisejeebus comparing Miranda Cosgrove to The Beatles on June 9.
- 2019Massive viral spread after the tweet by @saddestcowboy_ on September 9.
How to use the “Cultural Impact” meme
- Use this graph to defend your favorite song against an undisputed classic.
- Share this image to laugh at your minor obsessions without taking the situation seriously.
- Use this format in an online debate to divert attention through absurdity.
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The “Cultural Impact” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #227 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Cultural Impact” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Cultural Impact comes out of the Memes World series 74 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 cultural impact meme mean?
It is a lying bar chart that falsely compares a light work to a major cultural phenomenon. The humor comes from the obvious exaggeration and the ironic defense of a trivial subject.
Cultural impact meme origin?
The format originated on Twitter in June 2018 with a tweet by @praisejeebus. It exploded in popularity in September 2019 thanks to a viral variant by @saddestcowboy_.
Who is praisejeebus?
This is the Twitter account that originated the first known appearance of the meme in June 2018. The user posted the image comparing Miranda Cosgrove to The Beatles.
How do I get the Cultural Impact meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Cultural Impact” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Cultural Impact card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Cultural Impact · Memes and the Philosophy of Digital Phenomena - GitHub Pages · Cultures · checked on October 16, 2026.
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