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“Hashtag” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by the pound sign (#) used to categorize and group content on social media platforms.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Hashtag” meme, 2007

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hashtag” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21515 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Hashtag” meme mean?

It transforms fragmented conversations into visible threads. Users express their affiliation with current events, social movements, or hobby communities. It provides instant visibility and structures information flows into accessible categories for everyone.

Where does the “Hashtag” meme come from?

The technical invention dates back to August 23, 2007, on Twitter. Internet consultant Chris Messina posted a message suggesting the use of the # symbol to group discussions, similar to IRC usage. He cited #barcamp as an example to categorize exchanges related to that tech event. Although the symbol existed in programming and chat long before, this specific proposal launched the native feature. The concept quickly adapted to character limits, offering an elegant solution for spontaneous thematic archiving of tweets before the company officially added the button.

  1. August 23, 2007Chris Messina proposes using the # symbol to categorize conversations on Twitter.

How to use the “Hashtag” meme

  • Use it to join a global or local trend in real-time during major events.
  • Add it to your professional posts to increase content reach within a specific target niche.
  • Employ it in private chats to quickly identify the central theme of an exchange.

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The “Hashtag” card in MyMemeCards

Hashtag card
NumberNo. 21515
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame68/100 · #153 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Hashtag” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hashtag comes out of the Memes World series 72 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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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 invented the hashtag?

Chris Messina, an internet consultant, proposed this idea on Twitter on August 23, 2007.

What does a hashtag mean exactly?

It is a word or phrase preceded by the hash sign (#) used to index content by subject.

Why use a hashtag?

It groups all posts related to a specific topic together, making them easier to find.

How do I get the Hashtag meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hashtag” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Hashtag card?

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

Sources: #OriginStory · Hashtag | Symbol, History, Social Media, & Activism · A Decade Ago, the Hashtag Reshaped the Internet · checked on October 14, 2026.

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