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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Flaming” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22113 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Flaming” meme mean?
The term captures the toxic escalation of digital arguments where reasoned debate is replaced by direct vitriol. Users evoke it when discussions on comment threads, chatrooms, or message boards devolve into insults. Engaging in this behavior involves sending provocative attacks, commonly referred to as flames, meant to demean or antagonize an opponent rather than address the topic.
Where does the “Flaming” meme come from?
The exact inception of the practice remains unconfirmed. A popular hypothesis links the phrasing to the 1977 comic CPU Wars, which featured hackers shouting a related hostile phrase. However, the widespread adoption of the term took shape within early computer networks such as Usenet, FidoNet, and WWIVnet. As online communication expanded, these clashes moved to message boards, emails, and video platforms, regularly fueling widespread arguments known as flame wars.
- 1977Release of the comic CPU Wars, referenced as an early possible origin.
- September 13, 2012Machinima releases a video addressing heated online conflicts.
- December 16The animated episode Dick Figures: Flame War is uploaded to YouTube.
How to use the “Flaming” meme
- Pointing out an online argument that has degenerated into mutual insults.
- Warning participants on a forum to stop sending hostile messages.
- Describing heated clashes taking place inside public video comment sections.
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The “Flaming” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Flaming” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Flaming 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 flaming mean online?
It describes the act of sending overtly hostile, rude, or offensive messages to attack someone in a digital conversation.
Where does the term flaming come from?
While its exact source is uncertain, early appearances are linked to the 1977 comic CPU Wars before spreading heavily across Usenet and FidoNet.
What is a flame war?
A flame war is an extended back-and-forth exchange where several users trade insults rather than debating constructive arguments.
How do I get the Flaming meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Flaming” 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 Flaming card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Flaming - Know Your Meme · Flaming – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre · Flaming (informatique) — Wikipédia · checked on October 16, 2026.
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