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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#FollowATeen” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21880 of the collection, and the 239th 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 “#FollowATeen” meme mean?
This meme expresses harmless mischief disguised as a supportive campaign. It invites users to observe teenagers as subjects of study or entertainment sources. The dominant emotion is detached amusement at minor dramas or musical quotes typical of this age group. It's a way to laugh without being directly insulting, positioning oneself as a privileged spectator.
Where does the “#FollowATeen” meme come from?
The hashtag #followateen appears on Twitter around May 2013, according to a HuffPost article dated May 17, 2013. Adults used this term to follow and publicly comment on teenagers' behaviors. Messages often cited teenagers repeating songs or getting upset over family punishments. This phenomenon triggered a reverse reaction: annoyed teenagers launched #followanadult to turn the tables. The source does not specify the original creator or the exact launch date, only its documented usage in 2013.
- May 2013A HuffPost article documents the hashtag's usage by adults observing teenagers.
How to use the “#FollowATeen” meme
- Follow a random teenage account to discover their current interests.
- Ironically comment on a music quote shared by a young user under this hashtag.
- Launch #followanadult to reverse the game and observe adults' digital habits.
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The “#FollowATeen” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “#FollowATeen” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #FollowATeen comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
#FollowATeen meaning?
It is a Twitter game where adults follow teenagers to comment on their posts with humor and distance.
Who created #FollowATeen?
The identified source does not mention the original creator of the hashtag, only its common usage in 2013.
#FollowATeen origin?
The hashtag is linked to Twitter and documented in May 2013 as a practice of humorous observation of young people.
How do I get the #FollowATeen meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#FollowATeen” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the #FollowATeen card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Global Yodel Follows an Adult · 2011 Memes - Epic Internet Culture | MemesGuy · www.hashpedia.orgHashpedia — The Definitive Encyclopedia of Hashtags · checked on October 15, 2026.
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