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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hastily Made Tourism Videos” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21685 of the collection, and the 31st 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 “Hastily Made Tourism Videos” meme mean?
The meme expresses irony regarding the often dull reality of a destination. It turns negative features like industrial ruins or poor neighborhoods into fake attractions. The comedy arises from the contrast between enthusiastic narration and boring visuals, relying on exaggeration and local self-deprecation.
Where does the “Hastily Made Tourism Videos” meme come from?
The trend emerged on YouTube in 2009. The first video, 'Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism,' was uploaded on April 14, 2009, by comedian Mike Polk. A sequel followed on April 30, 2009. These clips mock official spots by showing ordinary or ugly places with catchy but clumsy songs and literal lyrics. The format became influential enough that Positively Cleveland launched an official contest inspired by this satirical model later in 2009.
- April 14, 2009Upload of the first parody video by Mike Polk on YouTube.
- April 30, 2009Release of the second attempt, confirming the initial success of the series.
How to use the “Hastily Made Tourism Videos” meme
- Share an amateur video of a boring place with upbeat music to highlight its absurdity as a tourist spot.
- Use this term to describe a rushed, low-effort presentation of a project during a professional meeting.
- Cite this format to ironically criticize institutional communications that poorly hide their structural flaws.
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The “Hastily Made Tourism Videos” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hastily Made Tourism Videos” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hastily Made Tourism Videos comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
Hastily Made Tourism Videos meaning?
They are satirical videos mimicking tourism ads with intentionally sloppy styles to joke about local realities.
Who is Mike Polk Hastily Made?
Mike Polk is the Cleveland comedian who created and posted the first videos of this parody series in 2009.
Hastily Made Tourism Videos origin?
The concept started on YouTube in April 2009 with Mike Polk's video parodying the city of Cleveland.
How do I get the Hastily Made Tourism Videos meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hastily Made Tourism Videos” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Hastily Made Tourism Videos card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hastily Made Tourism Videos - Know Your Meme · Mike Polk Jr. – Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video: 2nd Attempt · Reel Cleveland: Clips from the Baseball HOF coming to Cleveland · checked on October 14, 2026.
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