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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hipster Cop” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21331 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Hipster Cop” meme mean?
This meme highlights the absurdity of a law enforcement officer looking like a trendy urbanite. It is often used to mock late adoption of trends or to point out ironic contrasts between appearance and authority.
Where does the “Hipster Cop” meme come from?
The image of Detective Rick Lee circulated on Twitter starting October 10, 2011, during the Occupy Wall Street encampment at Zuccotti Park. The New York Times identified him on October 18, 2011. Media outlets dubbed him the 'Hipster Cop' because his cardigans and glasses defied typical police imagery.
- 2011Initial photos of Detective Rick Lee appear on Twitter during the Occupy Wall Street protests.
How to use the “Hipster Cop” meme
- Use the image to comment on someone adopting a trend just as it becomes outdated.
- Post the picture to ironically highlight a formal figure acting in a casual or trendy manner.
- Share the meme to emphasize the ridiculousness of an official situation gone wrong.
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The “Hipster Cop” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hipster Cop” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hipster Cop 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 is the hipster cop?
He is NYPD Detective Rick Lee, identified by media after his photo went viral during protests.
Where did the hipster cop photo come from?
It was taken at Zuccotti Park in New York City during the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011.
Why did the hipster cop become famous?
His fashionable civilian clothes stood out sharply against the usual image of riot police or officers.
How do I get the Hipster Cop meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hipster Cop” 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 Hipster Cop card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Out Of Wall Street Protest, An Unlikely Celebrity: 'Hipster Cop' · NYPD Officer's Clothes Grab Online Attention · Hipster Cop Retires. The Nickname Still Applies. · checked on October 13, 2026.
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