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“I Have The Weirdest Boner” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

« I Have The Weirdest Boner » is a catchphrase from the sitcom Community.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I Have The Weirdest Boner” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20834 of the collection, and the 37th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “I Have The Weirdest Boner” meme mean?

This phrase captures the embarrassment of an involuntary physiological reaction. It conveys the feeling of being surprised by one's own body in social situations where such arousal is inappropriate. The humor stems from the contrast between the blunt statement and the accompanying shame, often used to mock absurd desires or unusual objects.

Where does the “I Have The Weirdest Boner” meme come from?

The line comes from the American TV series Community, aired on NBC. It appears in the episode « Romantic Expressionism », the sixteenth of the first season, broadcast on February 4, 2010. Character Troy Barnes, played by Donald Glover, says these words after hearing a whisper from Jeff Winger. The exact content of the whisper remains unclear. Creator Dan Harmon confirmed that this line was entirely improvised by the actor. The video clip was uploaded to YouTube by user bmw182 on March 3, 2010. The image macro format gained popularity late in 2010, with notable posts on FunnyJunk in November and Reddit in December, before spreading to 4chan and Tumblr.

  1. 2010Broadcast of the Community episode containing the original line on February 4.
  2. 2010Upload of the video clip to YouTube on March 3 by bmw182.
  3. 2010Circulation of image macros on FunnyJunk starting in November.
  4. 2010Viral post on Reddit on December 17 featuring a picture of Joel McHale.

How to use the “I Have The Weirdest Boner” meme

  • Use this quote to comment on a photo showing an oddly shaped object causing a surprised reaction.
  • Employ it to illustrate a humorous awkward moment following an unexpected remark in a group.
  • Use it to describe a sudden and confusing attraction towards something unusual.

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The “I Have The Weirdest Boner” card in MyMemeCards

I Have The Weirdest Boner card
NumberNo. 20834
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame80/100 · #37 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “I Have The Weirdest Boner” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I Have The Weirdest Boner comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic 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 20 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 I Have The Weirdest Boner mean?

This expression describes a sudden erection accompanied by confusion and shame. It is used to joke about situations where attraction arises inappropriately or absurdly.

Who says I Have The Weirdest Boner?

Character Troy Barnes, played by Donald Glover, delivers this line in the series Community. It was an improvisation by the actor during filming.

Where does the meme I Have The Weirdest Boner come from?

It originates from the « Romantic Expressionism » episode of Season 1 of Community, aired in February 2010. Internet virality began via YouTube and forums like Reddit late that year.

Did Donald Glover really improvise it?

Yes, creator Dan Harmon confirmed that Donald Glover improvised this specific line during the filming of the original sitcom episode.

How do I get the I Have The Weirdest Boner meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I Have The Weirdest Boner” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the I Have The Weirdest Boner card?

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

Sources: I Have The Weirdest Boner | Know Your Meme · I Have The Weirdest Boner: Meme Origin from Community · Community · checked on October 11, 2026.

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