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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hire a Samurai” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22308 of the collection, and the 151st 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 “Hire a Samurai” meme mean?
The expression mocks modern complexity by proposing an archaic and disproportionate solution: hiring an ancient Japanese warrior. It expresses absurdity in the face of difficulty, suggesting that brute force or radical action are sometimes the only perceived answers. It’s a playful way to say one should take drastic action rather than seek subtle compromises.
Where does the “Hire a Samurai” meme come from?
The meme comes from the video “History of Japan,” produced by independent creator Bill Wurtz and published on YouTube on February 2, 2016. In this fast-paced musical animation, the narrator addresses protection against criminals by simply recommending hiring a samurai. The phrase appears about two minutes into the clip. Although the video historically explains that only the rich could afford them, the internet repurposed this specific advice. It was integrated into remixes, such as one by user Memyselfandpi on May 13, 2017, which replaced original jingles with this line. The expression became autonomous without a precise initial virality date.
- 2016Publication of the History of Japan video by Bill Wurtz on YouTube.
- 2017Creation of a popular remix by Memyselfandpi replacing jingles with the phrase.
How to use the “Hire a Samurai” meme
- Use it to respond to someone complaining about a minor daily inconvenience, like a Wi-Fi outage.
- Use it in a comment under a video showing a complex situation, to propose an absurd solution.
- Use it to end a sterile debate by suggesting a radical and out-of-context action.
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The “Hire a Samurai” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 59/100 · #151 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hire a Samurai” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hire a Samurai 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
What does hire a samurai mean?
It’s a joke suggesting hiring a samurai to solve all problems, taken from a Bill Wurtz video.
Where does the hire a samurai meme come from?
It comes from the History of Japan video published by Bill Wurtz in 2016 on YouTube.
Who said hire a samurai?
The phrase is spoken by the narrator of the animated video created by Bill Wurtz.
How do I get the Hire a Samurai meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hire a Samurai” 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 Hire a Samurai card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hire a Samurai · Yamato Man | Hire a Samurai · wao | Hire a Samurai · checked on October 17, 2026.
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