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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Final Boss of the Internet” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20943 of the collection, and the 130th 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 “Final Boss of the Internet” meme mean?
The phrase is used jokingly to describe a person, object, or place deemed extremely powerful, strange, or difficult to defeat. It often expresses a mix of awe and fear towards something that seems to defy normal network laws. People use it to highlight the disproportionate scale of a technical problem, the complexity of an online administrative task, or the intimidating aura of an expert user. It is a humorous way to acknowledge reaching the maximum difficulty level possible in the current digital environment.
Where does the “Final Boss of the Internet” meme come from?
The exact origin of the meme remains unknown according to Know Your Meme, although the format is classified as confirmed since 2007. The earliest documented reference to the idea of the Internet as a video game with a final boss comes from an IRC chat log archived on Bash.org, dated approximately September 2002. The first archived occurrence on 4chan is a thread titled “Ulilillillia – the final boss of the internet,” posted on November 20, 2007; it concerned Nick Smith, known by the pseudonym ulillillia. The meme imagines the Internet as a video game whose “final level” would be guarded by a mythical character. An identifiable video is “Rainbow Bunchie (aka Final Boss of the Internet),” uploaded to YouTube on July 8, 2009, by user martianmedia; it shows a multicolored animated creature and visually popularized the term.
- 2002First reference to the idea of the Internet as a video game with a final boss in an IRC chat log archived on Bash.org.
- 2007First archived occurrence on 4chan concerning Nick Smith, known by the pseudonym ulillillia.
- 2009Visual popularization via the YouTube video “Rainbow Bunchie” created by user martianmedia.
How to use the “Final Boss of the Internet” meme
- Use this image to complain about a stubborn software bug that resists all attempts at fixing it.
- Employ it to comment on the administrative complexity of an official online form requiring too many proofs.
- Use it to ironically qualify a very experienced user who perfectly masters all aspects of a specialized forum.
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The “Final Boss of the Internet” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 77/100 · #130 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Final Boss of the Internet” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Final Boss of the Internet 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
What does Final Boss of the Internet mean?
It's a humorous expression comparing the Internet to a video game. It refers to the ultimate obstacle, a person or situation deemed impossible to defeat or extremely powerful in the digital environment.
Who is ulillillia?
Ulillillia is the pseudonym of Nick Smith. He is associated with the first archived occurrence of the meme on 4chan in November 2007, in a thread calling him the final boss of the Internet.
Where does the Final Boss of the Internet meme come from?
The exact origin is unknown. However, traces date back to an IRC chat in 2002 and a 4chan thread in 2007. The 2009 YouTube video on Rainbow Bunchie largely contributed to its visual spread.
How do I get the Final Boss of the Internet meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Final Boss of the Internet” 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 Final Boss of the Internet card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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