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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Gak” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21228 of the collection, and the 210th 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 “Gak” meme mean?
The phrase acts as a humorous spam word in live chats. It highlights the shock of seeing retro commercials on a modern kids channel. Users type it in caps to emphasize the absurdity of the sudden product placement.
Where does the “Gak” meme come from?
The phenomenon began on October 20, 2012, during a rerun of the Winter Wrap Up episode on The Hub. A livestream by Bronystate broadcasted the channel. Four consecutive Gak ads triggered immediate chat reactions. The spike occurred on November 10, 2012, during Season 3 premiere. Thousands of GAK messages flooded the discussion. Hasbro revived the toy with the Gak is Back slogan that year. The actors in the commercials remain unidentified. The original livestream content is no longer available online.
- 2012Hasbro revives the toy marketing campaign with the Gak is Back slogan.
- October 20, 2012First viral moment during a Bronystate livestream on The Hub.
- November 10, 2012Explosion of GAK spam during the My Little Pony Season 3 premiere.
How to use the “Gak” meme
- Type GAK in a Discord chat when a retro ad interrupts the stream.
- Share a GIF of the sticky substance to describe a messy situation.
- Use the toy image to comment on something awkward or clumsy.
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The “Gak” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Gak” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Gak comes out of the Memes World series 71 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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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 is the gak meme?
It is a text spam trend from 2012. My Little Pony fans use this word when commercials for the gooey toy appear on screen.
Gak meaning?
It references the slime sold by Hasbro. The term became an inside joke to mark the presence of these specific advertisements.
Gak origin my little pony?
The trend started on The Hub in October 2012. Commercials aired during a community livestream, causing an immediate viral reaction.
Who are the kids in gak ads?
Sources do not provide their names. The actors remain anonymous despite the popularity of the 2012 TV spots.
How do I get the Gak meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Gak” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Gak card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Gak - Know Your Meme · Gak Meme Explained: Nickelodeon Ads and Brony Chat Spam · Chat Reactions to Gak on livestream of My Little Pony · checked on October 12, 2026.
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