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“Forum Weapons” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Forum Weapons are short, punchy video clips used as GIFs in forums and imageboards.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Forum Weapons” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Forum Weapons” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21492 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Forum Weapons” meme mean?

These clips express a sharp emotional reaction. They highlight the absurdity or weakness of an opposing argument. The goal is to visually drive the point home. It is a stylized form of controversy. The aggression is verbal and humorous. The intent is to dominate the exchange without lengthy text.

Where does the “Forum Weapons” meme come from?

The term describes a category rather than a single work. No creator, show, or founding date is attested. Notable examples include JonTron excerpts classified by Know Your Meme. The clip “Gonna Cry?” from Peter Parker (Spider-Man 3, 2007) was posted under this title on November 7, 2013, by Smael64. It mocks offended individuals. Other cases include “HOW EMBARRASSING” (YouTube commentators, reposted in 2019) and “My source is that I made it the Fuck up” (Max0r, referenced in 2022). The original platform remains unknown. Documented uses span YouTube, Reddit, and various forums.

  1. 2007Release of Spider-Man 3 containing the future “Gonna Cry?” clip.
  2. November 7, 2013Publication of the “Forum Weapon: Gonna cry?” GIF by Smael64.
  3. 2019Resharing of the “HOW EMBARRASSING” clip from YouTube commentators.
  4. 2022Reference of the Max0r excerpt under the Forum Weapons category.

How to use the “Forum Weapons” meme

  • Use a JonTron excerpt to respond to an assertion deemed absurd on a gaming forum.
  • Post the “Gonna Cry?” GIF after seeing an excessive reaction from a user hurt by a comment.
  • Use the Max0r quote to emphasize that the evidence provided by the opponent is fabricated.

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The “Forum Weapons” card in MyMemeCards

Forum Weapons card
NumberNo. 21492
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame68/100 · #153 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Forum Weapons” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Forum Weapons comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare 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 10 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

Forum Weapons meme meaning?

It refers to a category of short GIFs used to react to online posts. These visual clips are employed to mock, contradict, or end an exchange with impact.

Who created Forum Weapons?

No unique origin is identified. The term describes a collective usage of varied clips. Sources cite JonTron or film excerpts without attributing the concept’s authorship.

Gonna Cry Forum Weapon origin?

The line comes from Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3 (2007). It was isolated into a GIF and posted under this title on November 7, 2013, by Smael64 to mock sensitive reactions.

Forum Weapons real or fake?

This is not a fictional work but a collection of real tools. These clips exist and are actively shared on Reddit, YouTube, and forums.

How do I get the Forum Weapons meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Forum Weapons” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Forum Weapons card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: My source is that I made it the F--- up | Forum Weapons · OUT, OUT! GET OF HERE, YOU VERMINOUS PARASITE!!! · You have destroyed my dream! And now, i will destroy yoooooouuuu! · checked on October 14, 2026.

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