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“Freedom” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Freedom” points to the Attack on Titan scene where young Eren gazes at the world he dreamed of.

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The “Freedom” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Freedom” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22597 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Freedom” meme mean?

In the meme, “freedom” stands for Eren’s longing for liberty, pushed to the point of obsession. The image shows a child full of wonder at the horizon, while the consequences of that longing take a monstrous form. It captures the contrast between a dream’s innocence and the brutality of its fulfilment. Fans use it, deadly serious or tongue-in-cheek, to comment on an ambition that spiraled out of control, a liberation that went wrong, or simply a wish to escape obligations, in the dramatic tone of a final chapter.

Where does the “Freedom” meme come from?

The meme comes from Attack on Titan, the manga and anime starring Eren Jaeger. From the start, Eren dreams of seeing the world beyond the walls that shelter humanity, and he keeps saying he wants to be free. The meme refers to the instant when the child marvels at that long-imagined world while his desire for freedom turns monstrous. The scene became a symbol for fans, who reuse it in edits, captioned images and sounds. The word “freedom”, delivered with gravity, now works as shorthand for the character’s entire fate and for the intensity of his choices, whether fans mean to mock it or honor it.

How to use the “Freedom” meme

  • Post child Eren to comment on an escape fantasy that grew far beyond expectations.
  • Reply “freedom” to someone announcing they are quitting a job or a group.
  • Say it in a dramatic voice when handing in homework or switching off the alarm.
  • Allude to the ending among fans without spelling out spoilers.

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The “Freedom” card in MyMemeCards

Freedom card
NumberNo. 22597
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@grimshal
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Freedom” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Freedom comes out of the Memes World series 76 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

Who is Eren in this meme?

Eren Jaeger is the hero of Attack on Titan. His desire for freedom drives the story.

What does “freedom” mean in Attack on Titan?

It sums up the character’s quest for liberty, at the heart of the series, and what that quest ends up costing.

Why is the meme both funny and dark?

It contrasts a child’s wonder with the monstrous turn his dream takes.

How do you use the Freedom meme?

As a comment or caption to dramatize a wish to escape or a liberation gone wrong.

How do I get the Freedom meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Freedom” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Freedom card?

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

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