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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Don't Want to Go to Bed?” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21975 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 “Don't Want to Go to Bed?” meme mean?
The image conveys childhood anxiety about staying up late or insomnia. It depicts a ghostly child taken to a dark place. Users employ it to express exhaustion, fear of the night, or to create a spooky yet absurd atmosphere in online conversations.
Where does the “Don't Want to Go to Bed?” meme come from?
The visual originates from the Japanese illustrated children’s book *Nenai ko dare da* (Who is the child who doesn’t sleep?), published before 2003. The central figure is a terrifying child spirit. This illustration was adopted as the official first mascot of the Japanese discussion board 2channel (2chan). Its popularity on this forum sparked a wave of local creativity, including many fan arts and humorous adaptations. However, archives do not identify the specific user who first posted the image, nor the exact date of this initial publication. The year 2003 is often cited but lacks direct documentary confirmation for this specific spread.
How to use the “Don't Want to Go to Bed?” meme
- Post the image in a 2chan thread to signal the end of late-night discussions.
- Use it as an avatar to indicate you are tired or staying up late.
- Incorporate it into parody artworks inspired by Japanese horror aesthetics.
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The “Don't Want to Go to Bed?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #227 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Don't Want to Go to Bed?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Don't Want to Go to Bed? 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 don't want to go to bed mean?
It refers to a scary character from a Japanese children's book called *Nenai ko dare da*. The image shows a ghost child and served as the first mascot for the 2chan forum.
Don't want to go to bed origin?
The visual comes from a Japanese children's picture book. The character was later adopted as a mascot by the 2channel discussion site in Japan.
Who is nenai ko dare da?
*Nenai ko dare da* translates to 'Who is the child who doesn't sleep?'. It is the title of a Japanese book featuring a child turned into a spirit after staying awake too late.
How do I get the Don't Want to Go to Bed? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Don't Want to Go to Bed?” 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 Don't Want to Go to Bed? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: 【寝かせたい】私の推しキャラだ～れだ！？【寝たくない】深夜の攻防戦！｜かなで｜日々是おもしろがり女王 · Ask John: Does Japan Have Anime Memes? · ネットミーム一覧65選｜国内・海外の元ネタを年代順に解説 | Triviped... · checked on October 16, 2026.
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