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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Facial Replacement” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20868 of the collection, and the 66th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Facial Replacement” meme mean?
This technique expresses absurdity and cognitive dissonance. By superimposing incompatible facial features, it makes a familiar scene illogical or unsettling. The emotion ranges from laughter at grotesque humor to unease at the strange result. It is a powerful visual joke tool that plays on instant facial recognition to disrupt it.
Where does the “Facial Replacement” meme come from?
The practice dates back to early 2000s Photoshop edits. A specific dated example is attributed to user Ryan Adams on Something Awful, September 6, 2004, showing exchanges between grandparents and babies. A Flickr group titled 'Face Swap' was created on October 5, 2005. The term then appears on Twitter in 2007 and 2008. It gains massive popularity with viral compilations like BuzzFeed's '30 Most Disturbing Face Swaps Of 2012'. The effect becomes mainstream via mobile apps: Face Swap launches on Android in 2014, Face Swap Live on iPhone on December 16, 2015, and Snapchat adds a face swap filter in 2016.
- 2004First dated example attributed to Ryan Adams on Something Awful, swapping faces between grandparents and babies.
- 2005Creation of a Flickr group explicitly titled 'Face Swap'.
- 2007The term begins appearing on Twitter, marking its presence on emerging social networks.
- 2012Massive popularization via viral compilations published by BuzzFeed.
- 2014Launch of the Face Swap app on Android, democratizing the technique for the general public.
- 2015Release of Face Swap Live on iPhone, enabling real-time swaps.
- 2016Integration of a face swap filter directly into Snapchat, standardizing social usage.
How to use the “Facial Replacement” meme
- Use a mobile app to replace your own face with that of a famous actor in a viral video.
- Share an image where a pet's face is swapped with a known politician's to create humorous satire.
- Create a Photoshop edit exchanging the faces of two historical figures to illustrate an absurd anachronistic situation.
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The “Facial Replacement” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 79/100 · #66 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Facial Replacement” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Facial Replacement comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic 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 20 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
Face Swap meme origin?
Precise origins are blurry but date back to early 2000s Photoshop edits. A dated example exists on Something Awful in 2004, and the term gained notoriety via Twitter and BuzzFeed around 2012.
Face Swap meaning?
It simply refers to a digital edit exchanging the faces of two subjects. The goal is to produce a funny, strange, or disturbing image by merging distinct identities.
Who invented Face Swap?
No single person is credited. The technique evolved since the dawn of Photoshop. Ryan Adams is cited for an early example in 2004, but it is a collective phenomenon.
How to do a Face Swap?
You use editing software like Photoshop or dedicated mobile apps such as Face Swap or Snapchat filters. These tools allow you to exchange facial features digitally.
How do I get the Facial Replacement meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Facial Replacement” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Facial Replacement card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Origin, History & Face Swap Live Apps · Mike Wazowski-Sulley Face Swap · Deepfake - Wikipedia · checked on October 11, 2026.
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