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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Human Flesh Search Engine” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21147 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 “Human Flesh Search Engine” meme mean?
This concept highlights the amplified power of crowdsourcing applied to personal inquiry. It expresses both the spirit of digital popular justice and the risks of sliding into mass harassment. The dominant emotion is intrusive curiosity turned into coordinated action, where the mob becomes virtual judge, jury, and executioner without official mandate.
Where does the “Human Flesh Search Engine” meme come from?
The term "Human Flesh Search Engine" translates the Chinese phrase *renrou sousuo*. It emerged in 2001 on the forum Mop.com. A user posted a photo of a woman claiming she was his girlfriend. The community then discovered this person was actually Chen Ziyao, a known model. Forum members collaborated to gather details about her professional life and public activities. This first collaborative investigation left a mark and gave its name to the phenomenon. The term evolved to describe any collective attempt at online identification. It captures the idea that humans can replace search algorithms through persistence and numbers. This model spread quickly within the Chinese internet ecosystem, becoming a standard method for solving mysteries or punishing behaviors deemed unacceptable by society.
- 2001First documented usage on the Mop.com forum during the investigation concerning model Chen Ziyao.
How to use the “Human Flesh Search Engine” meme
- Use this term to describe a situation where an online community actively tracks the personal data of an individual suspected of dishonesty.
- Employ it to criticize the excesses of collective harassment that goes beyond public criticism to become organized privacy invasion.
- Use it to illustrate how technology allows dispersed groups to coordinate their informational efforts like a single investigative entity.
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The “Human Flesh Search Engine” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Human Flesh Search Engine” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Human Flesh Search Engine 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 Human Flesh Search Engine mean?
It is a literal translation of *renrou sousuo*, meaning collaborative research conducted by netizens rather than by robots.
Where does the Human Flesh Search Engine meme come from?
The concept originated in 2001 on the Chinese forum Mop.com after a community collectively identified a woman falsely presented as a girlfriend.
Who is Chen Ziyao?
Chen Ziyao is a Chinese model whose identity was revealed by mistake during the first major collaborative investigation of 2001 on Mop.com.
Is Human Flesh Search Engine legal?
The practice exists in a complex legal framework; it may be tolerated if it exposes corruption, but it often crosses the line into illegal harassment.
How do I get the Human Flesh Search Engine meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Human Flesh Search Engine” 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 Human Flesh Search Engine card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Human flesh search engine - Wikipedia · After More Than a Decade, the Human Flesh Search Engine Is Still Raging Across Chinese Social Media · Human Flesh Search Engine (renrou sousuo yinqing 人肉 ... · checked on October 12, 2026.
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