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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22155 of the collection, and the 136th 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 “Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police” meme mean?
The image highlights the clash between harmless aesthetics and violent contexts. It mocks those perceived as defending an institution without understanding its controversies. The core emotion is ridicule towards what is seen as willful ignorance.
Where does the “Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police” meme come from?
The photograph shows Lexi, aged 19, standing before officers during a march marking Michael Brown’s first anniversary. The original source is unknown. On October 15, 2015, Complex published an article calling her stance a shame to rock music. By December 17, 2015, Know Your Meme cataloged it as a musical meme. The image was repeatedly photoshopped to satirize perceived obliviousness to police brutality.
- 2015A teenager poses in front of police during a Ferguson demonstration.
- October 15, 2015Complex publishes an article labeling her gesture a shame to rock music.
- December 17, 2015Know Your Meme lists the image as an exploitable musical meme.
How to use the “Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police” meme
- Share the edited photo to critique blind institutional support.
- Use it in debates to highlight social context ignorance.
- Reference it to mock the disconnect between pop culture and political reality.
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The “Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 63/100 · #136 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police 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 the Fall Out Boy Fan meme mean?
It refers to a 2015 photo of a fan at protests that became a symbol of mockery for naive or contradictory stances on social issues.
Who is the woman in the picture?
She is known as Lexi, 19 at the time. Her full identity and the photographer remain largely unspecified online.
Why is this meme considered funny?
The humor stems from the absurd contrast between innocent band merch and violent protest tensions. Edits exaggerate this cognitive dissonance.
Is the meme offensive?
Some find it reductive toward protesters or young women. Others see it as valid satire of social indifference. Context determines reception.
How do I get the Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police” 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 Fall Out Boy Fan Protecting Ferguson Police card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: KYM Review: Music Memes of 2015 · 'Great Moments in Black Twitter History' Hashtag Celebrates the ... · fall out boy Memes & GIFs · checked on October 16, 2026.
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