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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fauci Invokes the Fifth” is a common card of the Memes World series 77, number 22830 of the collection, and the 128th best-known meme of its 138 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Fauci Invokes the Fifth” meme mean?
The meme represents deliberate evasion, unwavering silence, and robotic defensiveness. By constantly citing constitutional protection against self-incrimination, the subject acts like an unflinching broken record. Online users post it jokingly to signal that they absolutely refuse to answer a question, particularly when telling the truth would lead to immediate embarrassment or guilt.
Where does the “Fauci Invokes the Fifth” meme come from?
The visual stems from a United States Senate committee hearing regarding the Covid-19 pandemic held on July 29, 2026. Questioned directly by committee chair Rand Paul, Anthony Fauci spent over two hours reading from a sheet of paper with a flat tone. He reiterated the exact same refusal based on his legal rights 111 times, declining to address over a hundred questions, even basic ones. The event was streamed on YouTube by C-SPAN on the same day before spreading as an emblem of systematic dodging.
- July 29, 2026Anthony Fauci repeats his refusal 111 times during a Senate hearing covered by C-SPAN.
How to use the “Fauci Invokes the Fifth” meme
- Posting the image when friends ask who broke the television during the party.
- Dropping the clip to dodge awkward personal questions at a family gathering.
- Using the reaction when an online poll asks for an embarrassing admission.
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The “Fauci Invokes the Fifth” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 48/100 · #128 of 138 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Fauci Invokes the Fifth” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fauci Invokes the Fifth comes out of the Memes World series 77 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 Fauci Invokes the Fifth meme mean?
It expresses an absolute refusal to speak or admit fault when facing an embarrassing or incriminating inquiry.
Where does the clip come from?
It originated on July 29, 2026, during a US Senate hearing led by Rand Paul, which was broadcast on C-SPAN.
How many times was the phrase repeated?
Records from the congressional hearing report that the legal phrase was recited 111 times in a single session.
How do I get the Fauci Invokes the Fifth meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fauci Invokes the Fifth” is a common card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Fauci Invokes the Fifth card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment · “What Color Is Your Tie?” – Fauci Takes the Fifth on Basic Questions · Dr. Fauci Invokes the 5th Amendment Meme | MemesGuy · checked on October 29, 2026.
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