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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “FOMO” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22087 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 “FOMO” meme mean?
The meme captures contemporary discomfort regarding social exclusion and digital connectivity. It reflects the uneasy feeling of seeing friends enjoy events or share information online while one is absent. This emotion drives a compulsive need to stay connected, highlighting the stress of potentially missing significant social or cultural moments.
Where does the “FOMO” meme come from?
The acronym FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) stems from early 2000s marketing and psychological studies. Strategist Dan Herman reportedly analyzed the phenomenon as early as 1996, with related publications in 2000. However, widespread adoption is credited to Patrick J. McGinnis, a Harvard Business School student. He formalized the concept in a 2004 article published in the student magazine *The Harbus*. While 2003 is often cited as the start of its slang usage, the exact publication date of the foundational article remains unknown. The term exploded with social media growth, becoming the universal label for digital exclusion anxiety.
How to use the “FOMO” meme
- Use FOMO to justify buying a concert ticket after seeing Instagram stories from attendees.
- Express frustration over receiving an invitation too late to attend the event.
- Describe the urgency to join an online chat missed due to notification delays.
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The “FOMO” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “FOMO” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; FOMO 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 fomo mean?
FOMO stands for Fear of Missing Out. It describes the anxiety associated with the feeling of being excluded from an important social or informational experience.
Fomo origin?
The term is attributed to Patrick J. McGinnis, a Harvard Business School student who popularized it in a 2004 article. Earlier research by Dan Herman in 1996 is also noted.
How to use fomo?
People use FOMO to describe the intense worry of not participating in an event or missing an opportunity, often triggered by viewing social media posts.
How do I get the FOMO meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “FOMO” 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 FOMO card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Meet the man behind FOMO · החוקר שנתן שם לפחד של דור שלם, ועכשיו נלחם על הקרדיט · The Home of FOMO - Boston Magazine · checked on October 16, 2026.
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