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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas)” is an epic card of the Memes World series 76, number 22675 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas)” meme mean?
This format captures the emotion of weariness when facing a recurring cycle. It illustrates the moment one realizes a known problem has resurfaced, generating a mix of frustration and comic fatalism. Users employ it to comment on the return of a chore, trend, or annoyance, validating the universal feeling of being trapped in an annoying or stressful routine without immediate escape.
Where does the “Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas)” meme come from?
The scene comes from the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, released in 2004. The protagonist, Carl Johnson (CJ), says “Ah shit, here we go again” upon returning to his home neighborhood, Grove Street, at the very start of the adventure. The first documented online release of this specific clip was on January 7, 2015, by YouTube user ZMOONCHILD. An early reaction image usage on GTA forums is attributed to Sentinel Driver in September 2015. The meme saw a major resurgence on April 3, 2019, when Twitter/X user @ChaoticGeekCG posted a green-screen version facilitating its integration into various humorous contexts.
- 2004Release of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas including the original scene.
- January 7, 2015Upload of the clip to YouTube by user ZMOONCHILD.
- September 2015First use as a reaction image on GTA forums by Sentinel Driver.
- April 3, 2019Viral resurgence on Twitter/X with a green screen version by @ChaoticGeekCG.
How to use the “Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas)” meme
- Share the video when professional obligations return after a relaxing weekend.
- Use the reaction image when a computer bug reappears despite your fix attempts.
- Comment with this caption at the start of a new season of a series you find redundant.
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The “Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas)” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @matteouss |
How to get the “Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas)” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas) comes out of the Memes World series 76 as an epic 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 20 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 ah shit here we go again mean?
This phrase expresses resignation towards a negative or boring situation that repeats. It conveys the idea that one must once again face a known problem.
Who says ah shit here we go again?
It is the main character Carl Johnson, aka CJ, who delivers this iconic line in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Where does the damn cj meme come from?
The meme originates from the intro sequence of GTA San Andreas (2004). Its online popularity took off thanks to YouTube shares in 2015 and a viral spike on Twitter in 2019.
What is the here we go again meme?
It is a reaction format expressing weariness at the inevitable return of a familiar event. It is used to ironically highlight the repetition of a chore or annoyance.
How do I get the Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas) meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas)” is an epic card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Damn (CJ GTA San Andreas) card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Follow The Damn Train, CJ! · it took him long enough | Follow The Damn Train, CJ! · Ah Shit, Here We Go Again · checked on October 21, 2026.
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