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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Early? I'd Better Make A Joke” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22174 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Early? I'd Better Make A Joke” meme mean?
The author aims to highlight their status as the first commenter while hiding a often mundane or sarcastic joke. The goal is to attract attention by forcing readers to click for the real content. It validates speed rather than genuine entertainment value.
Where does the “Early? I'd Better Make A Joke” meme come from?
The first specific comments of this type appeared on YouTube in June 2015. Their exact author remains unknown according to documented archives. The structure combines an arrival declaration with line breaks. This creates empty space before a hidden punchline. The format spread quickly on popular channels. Creators like Game Grumps and Markiplier saw these messages flourish. The initial intent was to signal haste. Platforms later documented this practice through retrospective entries. No single TV show or personality is identified as the sole source. Virality relied on community repetition of the gesture.
- June 2015First structured comments appearing on recent videos.
How to use the “Early? I'd Better Make A Joke” meme
- Post this text under a viral video to highlight execution speed.
- Use the structure to hide an ironic remark behind an extra click.
- Parody reader anticipation by showing disappointing content after the announcement.
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The “Early? I'd Better Make A Joke” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Early? I'd Better Make A Joke” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Early? I'd Better Make A Joke 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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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 early i'd better make a joke mean?
It is a YouTube comment format where the author claims to be first. A joke is then hidden behind the read more button.
Early i'd better make a joke origin?
Traces go back to June 2015 on YouTube. The original author is not formally identified in available sources.
Who is game grumps meme?
Game Grumps is a popular channel that hosted this type of comment. It illustrates the phenomenon's spread among major creators.
How do I get the Early? I'd Better Make A Joke meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Early? I'd Better Make A Joke” 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 Early? I'd Better Make A Joke card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme · Early? I'd Better Make A Joke · Memes · checked on October 17, 2026.
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