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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Howard Dean Scream” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21148 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Howard Dean Scream” meme mean?
This meme expresses a mix of intense anger, overflowing excitement, and social embarrassment. It often symbolizes a moment where someone loses their cool or exaggerates emotionally in a public setting. Using it allows for gentle mockery of a disproportionate reaction or highlights the absurdity of a political or personal situation that quickly degenerates.
Where does the “Howard Dean Scream” meme come from?
The event took place on January 19, 2004, at the Val-Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa. Howard Dean, then former governor of Vermont and presidential candidate, had just finished third in the Democratic caucuses. In response to this disappointing performance, he tried to motivate his supporters by listing the remaining states to win. At the end of his surge, he let out a high-pitched cry, generally transcribed as "Yeeaah!". The video, broadcast on C-SPAN, was picked up by national networks like CBS on January 26, 2004. This segment was interpreted as a sign of lack of control or excessive excitement, harming his campaign. Soon after, internet users turned this clip into audio and video remixes, adding samples from electronic music or rock, creating one of the first viral political remix phenomena on the internet.
- 2004Broadcast of the original scream during the Iowa rally on January 19.
- 2004National media coverage and start of early online parodies.
How to use the “Howard Dean Scream” meme
- Use this image to comment on an exaggerated reaction during a tense professional meeting.
- Share the remix clip to illustrate a moment of overflowing joy during a minor sports victory.
- Employ it to ironically criticize a political speech that seems to lose all touch with reality.
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The “Howard Dean Scream” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Howard Dean Scream” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Howard Dean Scream comes out of the Memes World series 71 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 does Howard Dean scream mean?
It refers to the high-pitched yell made by Howard Dean in 2004, symbolizing a public loss of emotional control.
Why did Howard Dean scream?
He was trying to motivate his supporters after finishing third in the Iowa caucuses, but his scream was perceived as excessive.
Is Howard Dean scream real or fake?
The video is authentic; it comes from a real rally broadcast on C-SPAN in January 2004.
How do I get the Howard Dean Scream meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Howard Dean Scream” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Howard Dean Scream card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Dean scream - Wikipedia · The Dean Scream: An Oral History · As the 'Dean scream' turns 15, its impact on American politics lives on · checked on October 12, 2026.
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