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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Despite All My Rage” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22406 of the collection, and the 291st 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 “Despite All My Rage” meme mean?
The image captures ironic despair: feeling intense anger yet remaining paralyzed by events. The caged rodent symbolizes someone who wants to act but cannot change their reality. It’s a humorous way to say you’re stuck, unable to escape despite your inner turmoil.
Where does the “Despite All My Rage” meme come from?
The text comes from the chorus of “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” by the Smashing Pumpkins, released in 1995. The line “Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage” became a powerful metaphor for helplessness. The caged rat image has no documented origin as an independent meme. It serves as a literal and humorous illustration of this idea. Sporadic mentions appear on Reddit as early as 2012, but without proof of initial creation. A post dated June 28, 2024, confirms its use but doesn’t prove it’s the origin.
- 1995Release of “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” by the Smashing Pumpkins.
How to use the “Despite All My Rage” meme
- Share a picture of a caged rat with the caption to show feeling stuck at work.
- Use the meme to joke about one’s own helplessness regarding bureaucratic problems.
- Reply to a friend complaining about an unsolvable issue by sending them the meme.
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The “Despite All My Rage” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 47/100 · #291 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Despite All My Rage” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Despite All My Rage 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 does Despite All My Rage mean?
It’s a meme based on a Smashing Pumpkins lyric expressing helplessness against uncontrollable circumstances.
What is the origin of Despite All My Rage?
The phrase comes from “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” (1995). The caged rat image has no known specific origin.
Who created the Despite All My Rage meme?
No reliable source identifies a specific creator. Sporadic uses exist since 2012 on Reddit.
How do I get the Despite All My Rage meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Despite All My Rage” 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 Despite All My Rage card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Memes · 25 Memes For Everything You're Feeling | Know Your Meme · The Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet With Butterfly Wings lyrics translation in French | Musixmatch · checked on October 18, 2026.
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