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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Facebook Parenting” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21590 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 “Facebook Parenting” meme mean?
This format highlights the absurdity or violence of an overly harsh parental sanction triggered by a digital conflict. It underscores the generational clash between traditional authority and social media culture. Users typically employ it ironically to criticize rigid, brutal, or digitally illiterate education methods. It also emphasizes the theatrical nature of punishments designed to instill fear rather than foster dialogue.
Where does the “Facebook Parenting” meme come from?
The original video was uploaded by Tommy Jordan, a North Carolina resident, on YouTube on February 8, 2012. Titled “Facebook Parenting: For the Troubled Teen,” it runs for about eight minutes. In the clip, Jordan reads aloud a post from his fifteen-year-old daughter, Hannah, complaining about her parents and chores. After addressing her grievances, he pulls out a .45 caliber pistol and fires multiple rounds into her laptop placed outside. Sources vary on the exact number of shots, citing either eight or nine. This sequence, filmed without television production involvement, quickly spread across YouTube and Facebook, becoming an instant viral phenomenon due to its shocking and spectacular nature.
- 2012Upload of the original video on YouTube by Tommy Jordan on February 8.
How to use the “Facebook Parenting” meme
- Use this reference to describe a punishment deemed excessive during a family dispute involving digital devices.
- Cite this example to illustrate the cultural gap between generations regarding social platform usage.
- Employ this term ironically to depict a public reaction that is disproportionate to an online criticism.
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The “Facebook Parenting” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #241 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Facebook Parenting” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Facebook Parenting 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
Facebook Parenting meaning?
This term refers to a viral video showing a father destroying his daughter's computer. It symbolizes brutal parental authority and an extreme response to online conflicts.
Who is Tommy Jordan Facebook parenting?
Tommy Jordan is the American father who made the video in 2012. Living in North Carolina, he films his argument with his daughter Hannah before shooting her PC.
Where does the Facebook parenting meme come from?
It originates from a YouTube clip posted on February 8, 2012. The sequence shows a father aiming a gun at his teenager's laptop after an online complaint.
Is Facebook parenting real?
Yes, the video is authentic and documented. It was publicly broadcast in 2012, confirming the facts through various media sources and online archives.
How do I get the Facebook Parenting meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Facebook Parenting” 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 Facebook Parenting card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled teen. · Fed-up father shoots daughter's laptop nine times with handgun · 'Facebook Parent' Who Shot Daughter's Laptop Speaks [UPDATED] · checked on October 14, 2026.
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