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“Ideal GF” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The Ideal GF meme features crude MS Paint sketches of various partner archetypes, popularized by the /r9k/ board on 4chan.

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The “Ideal GF” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ideal GF” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20974 of the collection, and the 170th 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 “Ideal GF” meme mean?

This humorous format expresses personal standards, often exaggerated or ironic, regarding relationships. It caricatures idealized expectations or specific partner types one seeks, turning a simple sketch into a tool for social satire about romantic dynamics and individual preferences.

Where does the “Ideal GF” meme come from?

The documented origin dates back to September 29, 2016, on the /r9k/ board of 4chan. An anonymous user posted a thread inviting the community to submit their own versions of an ideal girlfriend sketch. The thread gathered over 500 replies before being archived. The model had a predecessor: on August 30, 2015, a thread in the /fa/ (Fashion & Beauty) section of 4chan featured an editable image titled 'Your Ideal Partner,' used to show oneself and one's ideal partner. On September 30, 2016, Reddit user Dawk19 published a gallery of images from the /r9k/ thread on r/4chan, spreading the format.

  1. 2015A thread in the /fa/ section of 4chan features the editable image 'Your Ideal Partner.'
  2. 2016A 4chan user posts the original 'Ideal GF' thread on /r9k/.

How to use the “Ideal GF” meme

  • Share your own dating criteria in a quirky way.
  • Caricature a specific partner type by modifying the drawing details.
  • Illustrate a relationship preference or stereotype ironically.

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The “Ideal GF” card in MyMemeCards

Ideal GF card
NumberNo. 20974
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame76/100 · #170 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 “Ideal GF” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ideal GF 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 is Ideal GF meme?

It is an editable image format originating from 4chan, showing sketches of ideal partners according to various archetypes.

Where does the Ideal GF meme come from?

It comes from a thread on the /r9k/ board of 4chan dated September 2016, where users shared their own drawings.

Who created the Ideal GF drawing?

The exact author is unknown; it was an anonymous post on the 4chan forum.

How do I get the Ideal GF meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ideal GF” 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 Ideal GF card?

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

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