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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hypergamy” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22787 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Hypergamy” meme mean?
This visual expresses male disillusionment or cynicism regarding modern relationship dynamics. It frames hypergamy as an inexorable, negative social law for average men. The dominant emotion is bewilderment at perceived fundamental incompatibilities between female expectations and male reality, fostering a sense of injustice or fatalism within these communities.
Where does the “Hypergamy” meme come from?
The term 'hypergamy' originally comes from 19th-century anthropology, describing Indian marriage practices where women marry men of higher social rank. In contemporary internet culture, the 'manosphere' repurposed this concept to describe a generalized tendency of women to seek partners wealthier or more educated than themselves. The specific chart that went viral on Reddit around 2018 has no definitively identified creator. It visually illustrates this hierarchy of values. Its usage spread through video edits showing men crying, turning a sociological concept into a tool for mocking or lamenting the difficulty of finding partners who meet these strict criteria.
How to use the “Hypergamy” meme
- Share the chart during discussions about the difficulties of modern dating.
- Ironic commentary on situations where someone seems to target a partner perceived as socially out of reach.
- Use the image to illustrate feelings of discouragement regarding the high standards supposedly expected in current relationships.
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The “Hypergamy” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @lays |
How to get the “Hypergamy” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hypergamy comes out of the Memes World series 76 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
Hypergamy meme meaning?
It is a visual claiming women prioritize men with higher social, economic, or educational status. This concept is used to criticize or explain frustrations in modern relationships.
Where does the hypergamy chart come from?
The exact origin of the chart remains unknown. Sources indicate its appearance on Reddit around 2018, without attributing the illustration to a specific creator.
Hypergamy meme depressed man origin?
The association with male depression stems from humorous or dramatic video edits. These contents show men upset at the idea that potential partners are looking for someone socially superior.
How do I get the Hypergamy meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hypergamy” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Hypergamy card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hypergamy Is Real. · Hypergamy Chart Meme EXPLAINED! · HYPERGAMY Shows Boyfriend The TRUTH about FEMALE NATURE · checked on October 26, 2026.
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