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“#GOPHatesPoorPeople” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Twitter hashtag from 2015 criticizing Republican policies seen as hostile to the poor.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” meme, 2015

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22205 of the collection, and the 88th 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 “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” meme mean?

This meme expresses political frustration towards the US Republican Party. It accuses them of neglecting or harming the disadvantaged through legislative decisions. The dominant emotion is anger against perceived systemic social injustice.

Where does the “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” meme come from?

The hashtag #GOPHatesPoorPeople emerged on Twitter in 2015. GOP stands for the Republican Party. The precise origin remains unknown. No account or triggering event is documented. Know Your Meme lists it among inflammatory hashtags of that year. It groups criticisms against Republican economic measures. Its spread aims to amplify dissenting voices. No platform other than Twitter is confirmed for its initial use.

How to use the “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” meme

  • Use it to comment on a bill reducing social welfare benefits.
  • Share it during a debate on economic inequalities in the United States.
  • Employ it to criticize a public statement by a Republican elected official.

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The “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” card in MyMemeCards

#GOPHatesPoorPeople card
NumberNo. 22205
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame60/100 · #88 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #GOPHatesPoorPeople comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common 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 5 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

#GOPHatesPoorPeople meaning?

It means the Republican Party hates the poor. It is a direct criticism of their economic policies.

#GOPHatesPoorPeople origin?

The exact origin is unknown. It appeared on Twitter in 2015 without an identified creator.

Who created #GOPHatesPoorPeople?

No person is formally identified as the creator. It was a spontaneous movement.

How do I get the #GOPHatesPoorPeople meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#GOPHatesPoorPeople” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the #GOPHatesPoorPeople card?

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

Sources: KYM Review: Political Memes of 2015 · Number Party: Philly's most used Twitter hashtags last year · Rock-Paper-Scissors meme: origin and common card | MyMemeCards · checked on October 17, 2026.

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