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“Good Girl Gina” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

Good Girl Gina is an advice animal meme that emerged on Reddit in 2011.

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The “Good Girl Gina” meme, 2012

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Good Girl Gina” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20906 of the collection, and the 92nd 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 “Good Girl Gina” meme mean?

The character embodies the ideal girlfriend: considerate, sweet, and always ready to help. It expresses admiration for women who make constant efforts in their relationships. The humor often relies on contrast with negative stereotypes, highlighting excessive but benevolent compliance.

Where does the “Good Girl Gina” meme come from?

The Good Girl Gina meme originated on Reddit, specifically within the subreddit r/AdviceAnimals. The first documented attempt dates back to December 19, 2011, when a user named elbuencharlie posted an image titled 'Good Girl Gina,' but it remained largely ignored. The next day, December 20, 2011, another user, karmadogma, reposted the concept under the title 'Introducing Good Girl Gina.' This version used an agency photograph taken by Jacob Yuri Wackerhausen and published on iStockPhoto on March 27, 2009. The associated text described considerate gestures like 'Uses your bathroom / Puts seat up when she’s done.' Massive diffusion occurred in January 2012, with a post reaching Reddit's front page on January 30, 2012. The character was quickly identified as the antithesis of Scumbag Stacy. The model's identity is generally given as Emma Katherine, although some sources indicate her name was unknown at the time of the meme's creation.

  1. 2011-12-19First posting attempt by elbuencharlie on Reddit, without notable success.
  2. 2011-12-20Successful repost by karmadogma in r/AdviceAnimals with the defining text.
  3. 2012-01-30A variant of the meme reaches Reddit's front page, marking its popularization.

How to use the “Good Girl Gina” meme

  • Use the image to praise a considerate partner's qualities during a romantic discussion.
  • Ironically compare two opposing behaviors by citing Good Girl Gina as the positive reference.
  • Cite the meme to illustrate a simple yet significant gesture of everyday kindness.

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The “Good Girl Gina” card in MyMemeCards

Good Girl Gina card
NumberNo. 20906
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame78/100 · #92 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “Good Girl Gina” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Good Girl Gina 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

Who is Good Girl Gina?

Good Girl Gina is an advice animal meme character representing the ideal girlfriend. She is known for being considerate and helpful, unlike Scumbag Stacy.

Where does the Good Girl Gina meme come from?

The meme was born on Reddit in December 2011. It uses an agency photo taken by Jacob Yuri Wackerhausen and published on iStockPhoto in 2009.

What does Good Girl Gina mean?

It symbolizes admiration for women who make constant efforts in their relationships. The meme highlights kindness and thoughtfulness.

Is Good Girl Gina a real person?

The photo comes from a stock image bank. The model's identity is often associated with Emma Katherine, although this was not confirmed at the time.

How do I get the Good Girl Gina meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Good Girl Gina” 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 Good Girl Gina card?

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

Sources: Good Girl Gina - Know Your Meme · Good Girl Gina: The 2011 Advice Animal Meme Explained · Women Logic · checked on October 11, 2026.

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