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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “In The Way Guy” is a rare card of the Memes World series 74, number 22045 of the collection, and the 11th 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 “In The Way Guy” meme mean?
This visual represents the frustration of an unexpected interruption ruining a significant event. It symbolizes awkward timing or external factors that block a celebration. The dominant emotion is comic exasperation at a disastrous coincidence. It is used to illustrate situations where an outside element abruptly disrupts an important scene, turning hope into immediate and hilarious disappointment.
Where does the “In The Way Guy” meme come from?
The sole source is an image shared on the r/pics subreddit by user u/whosyourdodger on July 23, 2013. The post title, “Tried to get a photo of our proposal… nailed it,” ironically highlighted the failed shot. At Walt Disney World, as her partner prepared to ask the question, an unidentified male passerby walked quickly across the lens. This amateur photographer was never identified or interviewed. The nickname “In The Way Guy” emerged on Imgur to describe this involuntary intruder. Virality then propelled the image to platforms like r/PhotoshopBattles, where users turned the character into various humorous contexts.
- July 23, 2013Publication of the original photo on the Reddit subreddit r/pics under the ironic title mentioning the failure of the shot.
- August 2013Massive spread on Imgur and creation of templates allowing internet users to remix the image in various contexts.
- September 2013Appearance of the meme on the r/PhotoshopBattles forum where users systematically integrate the character into complex montages.
How to use the “In The Way Guy” meme
- Insert this man into official group photos to simulate an embarrassing interruption during an important speech.
- Modify video game screenshots to show a character blocking access to a precious item at the last second.
- Add the silhouette to dramatic movie scenes to create an absurd contrast with the main action.
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The “In The Way Guy” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 75/100 · #11 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “In The Way Guy” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; In The Way Guy comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
Who is In The Way Guy?
He is an anonymous man photographed walking in front of a marriage proposal at Disney World. His real identity remains unknown as he was never named by sources.
What does the In The Way Guy meme mean?
It is a visual format based on a viral 2013 photo. It depicts an intruder who unintentionally hides a key moment, used to illustrate unlucky interruptions.
Where was the In The Way Guy photo taken?
The incident took place at Walt Disney World in Florida. The photo was published on the Reddit platform in the community dedicated to general images.
How do I get the In The Way Guy meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “In The Way Guy” is a rare 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 In The Way Guy card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Memes (unintentionally) born on Reddit · So it appears that 'In The Way Guy' didn't ruin the proposal photos after all! · “In the Way Guy” Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.
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