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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Identifying Wood” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21257 of the collection, and the 210th 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 “Identifying Wood” meme mean?
The humor comes from the contrast between meticulous analysis and a trivial conclusion. It is used to highlight an obvious fact with fake solemnity, or to label any object with comedic denial. The situation expresses absolute certainty regarding any visual reality presented.
Where does the “Identifying Wood” meme come from?
This image originates from the cover of the manual *Identifying Wood*, written by R. Bruce Hoadley. It depicts an older individual examining wood grain texture through a microscope. Initial edits circulated on the FARK forum, following a thread titled "Photoshop this guy and his wood." The author of this specific thread remains unknown. The exact initial publication date is also unverified, although the year 2007 is frequently cited without formal confirmation. The format allows changing the book title or analyzed subject to create logical or absurd associations.
How to use the “Identifying Wood” meme
- Use the template to confirm that a mundane object truly matches its real nature.
- Twist the final caption to assert that a complex situation is actually simple.
- Apply the legend to an element totally out of context to provoke absurdity.
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The “Identifying Wood” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Identifying Wood” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Identifying Wood 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 identifying wood meme mean?
This meme mocks excessive seriousness facing an obvious fact. The scientific image validates a banal statement with comedic authority.
Identifying wood origin?
The image comes from R. Bruce Hoadley's book *Identifying Wood*. It was first edited on the FARK forum in a specific thread.
Identifying wood meme explanation?
It is a visual template where you replace the analyzed subject with any object, followed by the caption "Yep, it’s (X)."
How do I get the Identifying Wood meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Identifying Wood” 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 Identifying Wood card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Identifying Wood: Image Gallery | Know Your Meme · Stock Photography | Know Your Meme · Memes · checked on October 13, 2026.
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