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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Image Macros” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20800 of the collection, and the 13th 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 “Image Macros” meme mean?
This content often expresses humorous observations, sarcastic reactions, or absurd situations. The dominant emotion is usually derision or shared identification with a daily struggle. The contrast between the static image and the witty text creates the laugh. It is used to quickly comment on events or share community feelings without complex discourse.
Where does the “Image Macros” meme come from?
The term originates from the Something Awful forum. User Eclipse published the first known definition on February 12, 2004. The name refers to macros, which are scripts allowing quick association of fixed images with predefined text. This ease of creation fueled rapid spread. By 2005, the trend expanded to platforms like 4chan. Massive popularity was later amplified by subgenres like lolcats. These creations helped the format exit initial technical circles to become a central pillar of internet visual culture.
- 2004Eclipse defines the term on Something Awful.
- 2005Diffusion expands to the 4chan imageboard.
How to use the “Image Macros” meme
- Share a classic image with modified text to illustrate your exhaustion after a long meeting.
- Use this format to react ironically to a new tech trend that seems useless.
- Create a local variation of a known template to comment on a specific event in your city.
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The “Image Macros” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 82/100 · #13 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Image Macros” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Image Macros 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 an image macro?
It is an image accompanied by overlaid text, usually at the top and bottom. It is a standardized format for creating simple visual jokes.
Image macro origin?
The word comes from Something Awful in 2004. It refers to using computer macros to automatically generate these images.
Who created image macros?
No single person invented the visual concept. However, Eclipse formalized the term on the internet in February 2004.
Image macro vs meme?
An image macro is a specific subset of memes. It is characterized by its fixed textual structure on a given image.
How do I get the Image Macros meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Image Macros” 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 Image Macros 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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