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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “If Fox News Was Around In...” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21639 of the collection, and the 31st 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 “If Fox News Was Around In...” meme mean?
This format expresses sharp irony against cable news and their ideological interpretation of current affairs. It caricatures how certain channels might frame any news story or historical tragedy through a purely political lens, often systematically blaming the opposition or government regulations for natural or accidental calamities.
Where does the “If Fox News Was Around In...” meme come from?
The meme’s documented origin lies in a Photoshop contest held on the satirical forum FARK.com in early 2003. The prompt was “What if Fox News were around during other historical events?”. Participants altered images of major events by adding fictional headlines reflecting an extreme conservative bias. For instance, the Titanic disaster was framed as a result of Democrat policies. The original creators remain unknown. These creations stayed obscure until similar macros circulated again on various political forums in January 2012, cementing its place in satirical internet culture.
- 2003A Photoshop contest on FARK.com launches the concept with a theme about historical events viewed through Fox News.
- january 2012Similar macros circulate again on several political forums, reviving the meme's popularity.
How to use the “If Fox News Was Around In...” meme
- Use this image to critique a media report deemed biased on a hot current topic.
- Share a humorous edit explaining a natural disaster through supposed mismanagement by the opposing party.
- Comment on a news article by highlighting the perceived lack of objectivity in its narrative angle.
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The “If Fox News Was Around In...” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “If Fox News Was Around In...” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; If Fox News Was Around In... comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
If fox news was around in meme meaning?
It is a satire imagining how the Fox News channel would cover historical or current events with a marked political bias, often blaming the opposition.
If fox news was around in origin?
The meme comes from a Photoshop contest on the FARK.com forum in early 2003, centered on a specific theme regarding media biases.
What does fox news historical meme mean?
It is a visual format where past images are altered with fake titles mimicking the sensationalist and partisan style of American television.
How do I get the If Fox News Was Around In... meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “If Fox News Was Around In...” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the If Fox News Was Around In... card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Fox News | Know Your Meme · Bill O'Reilly | Know Your Meme · Glenn Beck Rape & Murder Hoax | Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.
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