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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20920 of the collection, and the 130th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji” meme mean?
This meme captures aggressive impatience towards someone refusing to do their duty. It highlights the absurdity of avoiding necessary tasks due to fear or indecision. Users employ it to shame procrastination, turning a specific anime moment into a universal call for immediate compliance and bravery in any frustrating context.
Where does the “Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji” meme come from?
The visual source is episode one of *Neon Genesis Evangelion*, aired October 4, 1995, where Gendō demands Shinji pilot Unit-01. However, the exact quote never appears in the series. The meme originated on 4chan’s /a/ board on June 11, 2008, featuring Gendō with the caption. Virality surged on July 11, 2011, when a user shouted the phrase during a radio broadcast under peyote influence, cementing its status despite unknown original authorship.
- October 4, 1995Airing of the first Neon Genesis Evangelion episode showing Shinji's initial refusal.
- June 11, 2008First documented textual meme appearance on 4chan's /a/ board with a Gendō image.
- July 11, 2011Viral spread amplification following a radio broadcast incident where the phrase was shouted.
How to use the “Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji” meme
- Send this image to a friend who keeps delaying their gym membership signup.
- Use the meme to jokingly pressure a coworker into finishing a pending email draft.
- Apply the caption to political cartoons depicting leaders hesitating during a crisis.
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The “Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 77/100 · #130 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic 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 20 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
What does get in the fucking robot shinji mean?
It mocks reluctance and cowardice. The phrase urges someone to stop hesitating and perform a necessary task they are avoiding out of fear or laziness.
Who is gendo ikari?
Gendō Ikari is the cold commander and father of the protagonist in Neon Genesis Evangelion. He represents authority demanding Shinji pilot the giant robot.
Does the quote exist in evangelion?
No, this exact line is never spoken in any official anime episodes or movies. It is a fan-made caption added to Gendō’s image later.
Where did the get in the fucking robot meme come from?
The meme started on 4chan in 2008. It uses visuals from the 1995 anime but gained massive popularity after a viral shouting incident in 2011.
How do I get the Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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