Play

“Doctor Who Meme” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Doctor Who is a British sci-fi series airing since 1963.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
Doctor Who Meme meme
The “Doctor Who Meme” meme, 1963

Watch the ref

Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Doctor Who Meme” is a rare card of the Memes World series 74, number 22052 of the collection, and the 11th 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 “Doctor Who Meme” meme mean?

This humorous format summarizes the saga’s essence by juxtaposing iconic visual elements with its longevity. It highlights the charming absurdity of a solitary time traveler who wins hearts despite his eccentric appearance and anachronistic vehicle.

Where does the “Doctor Who Meme” meme come from?

The series *Doctor Who* was first broadcast on the BBC on November 23, 1963. It features the Doctor, an alien traveling through time and space aboard the TARDIS, which looks like a blue British police box from the outside. The reference to the 'weird alien in a scarf' likely points to the Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker, known for his long, multi-colored scarf. The mention of decades of cult status echoes the show's longevity and its large fanbase, known as Whovians. The meme serves as a humorous, abbreviated presentation of *Doctor Who*, contrasting its core premise with its enduring popularity.

  1. 1963Broadcasting of the pilot episode on the BBC, marking the start of the saga.

How to use the “Doctor Who Meme” meme

  • Share this card to introduce the series to newcomers without spoiling major plot points.
  • Use it to illustrate a comment about the longevity of television franchises.
  • Employ it to highlight the cult status of a work that has spanned multiple generations.

Also searched as

  • doctor who meme
  • doctor who meaning
  • doctor who origin
  • fourth doctor tom baker
  • tardis police box
  • whovians definition

The “Doctor Who Meme” card in MyMemeCards

Doctor Who card
NumberNo. 22052
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame75/100 · #11 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “Doctor Who Meme” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Doctor Who Meme comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a rare 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 10 MemeCoins.

Open your free pack

5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.

Free · no account needed

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

Memes like “Doctor Who Meme”

More cards of the Memes World series 74

Every card of the Memes World series 74 →

Frequently asked questions

What is doctor who?

It is a British science fiction series airing since 1963. The main character, the Doctor, is an alien who travels through time and space.

Who is the alien in a scarf doctor who?

It refers to the Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker. His iconic costume includes a long, multi-colored scarf that became legendary.

Doctor who tardis description?

The TARDIS is the Doctor's ship. Externally, it appears as an old blue British police box, hiding a much larger interior.

Why is doctor who so cult?

The series survived many cancellations and returns thanks to a passionate fanbase called Whovians. Its ability to reinvent the main character makes it a timeless classic.

How do I get the Doctor Who Meme meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Doctor Who Meme” is a rare 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 Doctor Who Meme card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Doctor Who: The BBC Sci-Fi Show and Its Whovian Fandom · Know Your Meme · EXTERMINATE! - Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.

Read next

Want Doctor Who Meme in your collection?

Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.

Open your free pack