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“"Huh?" Guy” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

"Huh?" Guy refers to Nate Dern, an American actor who went viral in 2011 for his role in an AT&T commercial.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “"Huh?" Guy” meme, 2011

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “"Huh?" Guy” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21143 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 “"Huh?" Guy” meme mean?

This meme captures confusion in the face of absurdity or unexpected situations. It expresses the comedic bewilderment of someone who cannot grasp what is happening or is addressed in a disconcerting manner. The underlying emotion is one of silent astonishment, often used to highlight the illogical nature of a statement or event.

Where does the “"Huh?" Guy” meme come from?

The phenomenon centers on Nate Dern, an American actor and comedian, who appeared in the AT&T commercial titled "Responsibilities." This campaign featured the BlackBerry Torch 4G smartphone, showing employees distracted by their devices under the orders of an authoritative boss. In this sequence, Dern plays an employee who utters only one word: "Huh?", expressing his perplexity at the instructions. The video was shared on Reddit, in the r/funny subreddit, on November 7, 2011. Dern explained that it was his first advertising job after three years of unsuccessful auditions. The post quickly reached Reddit's front page, garnering over 31,000 upvotes within twenty-four hours. The video surpassed 500,000 views on YouTube in just three days. Sources indicate that this single line was improvised by the actor, as the original script called for the phrase "Say what now?". This contrast between natural improvisation and rigid scripting contributed to the clip's immediate success.

  1. 2011Nate Dern posts the AT&T commercial on Reddit on November 7, triggering the viral spread.

How to use the “"Huh?" Guy” meme

  • Reply with the image of Nate Dern when hearing a completely absurd or incomprehensible statement.
  • Use the meme to illustrate your own confusion regarding overly complex technical instructions.
  • Comment on a situation where someone seems lost or disoriented by a sudden change.

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The “"Huh?" Guy” card in MyMemeCards

"Huh?" Guy card
NumberNo. 21143
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame72/100 · #125 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “"Huh?" Guy” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; "Huh?" Guy 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

Who is Huh? Guy?

He is Nate Dern, an American actor known for having a non-dialogue role in a specific television commercial.

What is the origin of the Huh? Guy meme?

The meme comes from an AT&T advertisement for the BlackBerry Torch 4G, which went viral via Reddit in 2011.

What does the Huh? Guy meme mean?

It expresses comedic confusion or incomprehension in response to an absurd or unexpected situation.

How do I get the "Huh?" Guy meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “"Huh?" Guy” 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 "Huh?" Guy card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: "Huh?" Guy · Q&A With Nate Dern, "Huh?" Guy · Hi Reddit. In the event you are somehow not yet sick of the " ... · checked on October 12, 2026.

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