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“Dufnering” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The Dufnering is a 2013 photo challenge where people lean against walls looking dazed and exhausted.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Dufnering” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21561 of the collection, and the 241st 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 “Dufnering” meme mean?

This meme expresses mental or physical exhaustion, temporary 'burnout,' or voluntary disconnection after intense effort. It involves mimicking a comically distressed posture, often used to joke about extreme tiredness, despair over a tedious task, or simply to laugh at one’s own lack of energy. It is a form of visual self-deprecation regarding human vulnerability under pressure.

Where does the “Dufnering” meme come from?

The origin dates back to March 28, 2013, when video journalist Christine Lee photographed professional golfer Jason Dufner during a charity visit to the Salesmanship Youth and Family Center in Irving, Texas. Dufner, visiting children, was captured sitting on the floor, back against the wall, legs extended, and eyes blank, seeming to have momentarily lost all energy during the activity. The photo was sent to David Watkins, who posted it on Twitter that same day. Sports website Deadspin then picked it up, accelerating its spread. The term 'Dufnering' was coined by fellow golfer Keegan Bradley on Twitter, quickly mimicked by peers like Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, and Luke Donald. The phrase entered popular vocabulary to describe this specific posture of absolute fatigue.

  1. March 28, 2013Original photo taken by Christine Lee at the youth center in Irving.
  2. March 28, 2013Published on Twitter by David Watkins and picked up by Deadspin.

How to use the “Dufnering” meme

  • Post a photo of yourself slumped against a wall after a long workday using the #Dufnering hashtag.
  • Use the image to comment on an article describing collective exhaustion or post-event fatigue.
  • Mimic the pose at a social event to illustrate your lack of energy or boredom.

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The “Dufnering” card in MyMemeCards

Dufnering card
NumberNo. 21561
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame67/100 · #241 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Dufnering” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Dufnering comes out of the Memes World series 72 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.

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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

Dufnering meaning?

The Dufnering refers to slumping against a wall with a dazed, tired, or indifferent expression. It comes from a photo of golfer Jason Dufner appearing exhausted during a charity visit.

Dufnering origin?

The meme stems from a photo taken on March 28, 2013, in Texas, showing Jason Dufner sitting on the floor, back against the wall, looking drained. The term was created by Keegan Bradley on Twitter.

Who is Jason Dufner?

Jason Dufner is an American professional golfer known for major wins. He became famous online due to a photo where he appeared completely disconnected during a public engagement.

How to do a Dufnering?

Sit on the floor, back against a wall, legs extended, and stare blankly. Mimic the expression of extreme fatigue or total disconnection captured in the original 2013 photo.

How do I get the Dufnering meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Dufnering” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Dufnering card?

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

Sources: Dufnering · 'Dufnering' Wins the Internet - Golf Spelled Backwards · Throwback Thursday: Golf's original meme is born - National Club Golfer | National Club Golfer · checked on October 14, 2026.

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