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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War?” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22075 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War?” meme mean?
The format exploits temporal displacement for comedic effect. Where the original poster aimed at national guilt, the meme offers contemporary jokes. The father is often depicted as having achieved something impressive or absurd, triggering modern admiration from the children, turning serious discourse into light-hearted punchlines.
Where does the “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War?” meme come from?
The image originates from a poster designed by Savile Lumley and published in March 1915 by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. It shows a father with his daughter on his lap and son playing with miniature soldiers. The goal was to urge men left behind to enlist through patriotic guilt. The digital meme emerges over a century later. A known first publication dates to March 17, 2020, on the Facebook page Delboy, with the image flipped and dialogue added. A cropped version goes viral on March 20, 2020, on Facebook, then is reposted on March 24, 2020, by Reddit user Micko-Sode in r/funny. No specific video or person is credited with originating the current format.
- March 1915Publication of the original recruitment poster by Savile Lumley.
- March 17, 2020First known online publication on the Facebook page Delboy with added dialogue.
- March 20, 2020Viral spread of a cropped version on Facebook.
- March 24, 2020Repost by Reddit user Micko-Sode in the r/funny community.
How to use the “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War?” meme
- Post a selfie with a ridiculous object captioned 'Fucking Legend Dad'.
- Reply to an exaggerated personal anecdote using the poster as a template for admiring response.
- Create a modified image showing a historical or fictional character accomplishing a mundane task with pride.
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The “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War? 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
Daddy What Did You Do in the Great War meme meaning?
The meme uses a 1915 poster to create humorous contrast. It replaces patriotic calls with modern jokes, often featuring the phrase 'Fucking Legend Dad'.
Who is Savile Lumley?
Savile Lumley is the illustrator who designed the original British recruitment poster in March 1915 for the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee.
Where does the Daddy What Did You Do in the Great War meme come from?
The image is from a 1915 poster. The online meme appears around March 2020, with notable spread on Facebook and Reddit.
What is the Daddy What Did You Do in the Great War poster?
It is a 1915 British recruitment poster showing a father, daughter, and son playing. It aimed to encourage men to enlist during World War I.
How do I get the Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War?” 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 Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Daddy, What Did You Do In the Great War? / Fucking Legend Dad · Daddy, What Did You Do in the Great War? - Wikipedia · Daddy, What Did You Do In the Great War? / Fucking Legend Dad | Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.
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