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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I Too Like to Live Dangerously” is an epic card of the Memes World series 74, number 22015 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “I Too Like to Live Dangerously” meme mean?
This humorous format relies on the contrast between dramatic words and trivial actions. Users list minor, often insignificant situations before concluding with the catchphrase to pose as a rebel. The goal is self-deprecation: mocking one's tendency to dramatize simple gestures, turning a routine act into a heroic moment. It is a subtle way to celebrate small personal risks without real consequences.
Where does the “I Too Like to Live Dangerously” meme come from?
The visual comes from the movie *Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery* (1997). The scene features Austin Powers, played by Mike Myers, sitting at a blackjack table against Number Two, played by Robert Wagner. Austin takes a calculated risk by hitting on seventeen, justifying it with the line « I also like to live dangerously ». The macro meme appeared on Reddit, specifically in r/AdviceAnimals. On November 13, 2012, user Kcazaa posted the image with this caption. The format gained popularity on 9GAG by late December 2012, spreading widely on Facebook in 2013. The exact online debut date of the screenshot remains unknown.
- 1997Original scene released in the movie Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
- November 13, 2012Initial posting of the macro meme on r/AdviceAnimals by user Kcazaa.
- December 29, 2012Widespread distribution of the format on the platform 9GAG.
How to use the “I Too Like to Live Dangerously” meme
- Use this meme to comment on your own procrastination by calling it acts of bravery.
- Share the image when discussing strict social rules you have just slightly bypassed.
- Employ the phrase to ironically comment on your dietary choices or irregular sleep habits.
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The “I Too Like to Live Dangerously” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 76/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “I Too Like to Live Dangerously” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I Too Like to Live Dangerously comes out of the Memes World series 74 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 too like to live dangerously mean?
This phrase ironically describes mundane acts as great adventures. It mocks oneself by exaggerating the risky nature of minor daily transgressions.
Where does the phrase I too like to live dangerously come from?
The quote originates from the 1997 movie Austin Powers. The main character says it during a blackjack game to justify a bold bet.
Who created the meme I too like to live dangerously?
The macro meme was popularized on Reddit by user Kcazaa in November 2012. It uses a screenshot from the Austin Powers film.
How to use the meme I too like to live dangerously?
It is used to describe a mundane action as if it were dangerous. This creates humor through the contrast between dramatic words and simple gestures.
How do I get the I Too Like to Live Dangerously meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I Too Like to Live Dangerously” is an epic card of the Memes World series 74. 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 Too Like to Live Dangerously card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Live | I Too Like to Live Dangerously - Know Your Meme · I Too Like to Live Dangerously · I Too Like to Live Dangerously · checked on October 16, 2026.
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