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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hating Grandpa Joe” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22505 of the collection, and the 4th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Hating Grandpa Joe” meme mean?
The meme takes a character presented as lovable and puts him on a comic trial. Supporters gather grievances with exaggerated seriousness: an old man who stays in bed though he can walk while Charlie’s mother works, or an accomplice in stealing fizzy drinks. The humor comes from the gap between the loud outrage and the lightness of the topic. It is used to reinterpret a beloved fictional character and, more broadly, to play prosecutor over a harmless detail.
Where does the “Hating Grandpa Joe” meme come from?
The movement began in 2004 with the site Say NO to Grandpa Joe, signed by the pseudonyms Oompa and Loompa, a year before Tim Burton’s film came out. It claims the real villain is not Slugworth but Grandpa Joe, and files its complaints under headings such as “Ratbag,” “Industrial Spy” and “Bastard.” The site accuses him in particular of staying in bed all day and urging Charlie to steal fizzy drinks. The Facebook page “I Hate Grandpa Joe” was created on May 8, 2010 and resumed activity on June 3, 2012 with captioned images. In June 2016 a dedicated subreddit, r/grandpajoehate, appeared, and the Daily Dot ran a story on the phenomenon.
- 2004The site Say NO to Grandpa Joe is launched.
- May 8, 2010The Facebook page “I Hate Grandpa Joe” is created.
- June 3, 2012The Facebook page resumes posting after a long lull.
- June 2016The subreddit r/grandpajoehate is created.
How to use the “Hating Grandpa Joe” meme
- Post an exaggerated accusation against a character everyone loves.
- Remind people that Grandpa Joe stayed in bed while Charlie worked.
- Make a captioned image building a case against the character.
- Share the original site to start a debate about the film.
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The “Hating Grandpa Joe” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #4 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hating Grandpa Joe” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hating Grandpa Joe comes out of the Memes World series 76 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
What is Hating Grandpa Joe?
It is a humorous movement claiming Grandpa Joe is the real villain of Willy Wonka. It gathers arguments about his behavior in the story.
When did it start?
It began in 2004 with the site Say NO to Grandpa Joe, a year before Tim Burton’s film.
What are the complaints against Grandpa Joe?
Fans blame him for staying in bed when he could walk while Charlie’s mother works. They also blame him for urging Charlie to steal fizzy drinks.
Is there a Reddit community?
Yes, the subreddit r/grandpajoehate was created in June 2016, according to the reference page.
How do I get the Hating Grandpa Joe meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hating Grandpa Joe” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Hating Grandpa Joe card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Hating Grandpa Joe · checked on October 18, 2026.
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