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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Guitar Face” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22355 of the collection, and the 201st 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 “Guitar Face” meme mean?
The meme captures the musician's total immersion in their performance, often to the detriment of their physical appearance. It turns a natural physiological reaction into comedy, contrasting the beauty of the sound with the grotesque look on the player's face. It is an ironic celebration of uninhibited musical energy.
Where does the “Guitar Face” meme come from?
The term’s origin traces back to a satirical webpage titled *Guitar Face: A Horrible, Disfiguring Condition*, posted on Angelfire in 1997. This page humorously framed these expressions as a condition affecting blues players. The original author remains unknown. The phenomenon gained traction on forums like The Straight Dope in January 2001. Modern popularity surged via YouTube, notably with Jesse Phillips’ February 2012 video explaining how to fake the expression, followed by an examples compilation in March 2012.
- 1997Publication of the Angelfire page *Guitar Face: A Horrible, Disfiguring Condition*.
- 2001Discussion on The Straight Dope forum linking the phenomenon to the Angelfire page.
- 2012Release of Jesse Phillips' explanatory video on YouTube.
How to use the “Guitar Face” meme
- Caption a heavy metal solo video to emphasize the extreme facial effort involved.
- Compare a concert shot with a normal selfie to highlight the dramatic change in expression.
- Use the image as a reaction GIF when someone is concentrating hard or arguing passionately.
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The “Guitar Face” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 57/100 · #201 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Guitar Face” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Guitar Face 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
Guitar face meme origin?
The meme originates from a satirical 1997 Angelfire webpage that described these grimaces as a disease specific to blues guitarists.
What does guitar face mean?
It describes the involuntary, exaggerated facial expression a musician makes during intense playing, symbolizing complete absorption in the music.
Who invented guitar face?
The original author of the 1997 Angelfire page is anonymous. Recent popularization comes from YouTubers like Jesse Phillips in 2012.
Guitar face real or fake?
It is a real phenomenon observed in many guitarists, although the initial term was created humorously and pseudo-medically.
How do I get the Guitar Face meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Guitar Face” 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 Guitar Face card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Guitar Face · When music and orgasms collide: the secrets of 'Guitar Face' · GUITAR FACE...one of my absolute favorite photos of my son. If your not making some version of this face then you're probably not doing it right!!! But on a serious note he is an absolute beast on guitar and I couldn't be more proud of him. · checked on October 17, 2026.
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