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“It's High Noon” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

It’s High Noon is an iconic Overwatch voice line spoken by McCree before his lethal ultimate attack.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “It's High Noon” meme, 2015

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “It's High Noon” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20950 of the collection, and the 130th 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 “It's High Noon” meme mean?

The phrase directly references classic western shootouts scheduled at midday. Players and creators use it to inject tension right before pulling off a big play or to mock opponents who are caught out in the open. It conveys decisive timing, exaggerated bravado, and imminent retribution.

Where does the “It's High Noon” meme come from?

The quote originates from the hero shooter Overwatch, uttered by gunslinger McCree while channeling his Deadeye ultimate ability to lock onto enemy targets. While the phrase’s initial studio recording date is unknown, documented virality began on October 29, 2015, when Imgur member DoctorMacaa posted an image edit titled “Good Heavens, Just Look at the Time”. Shortly after, on November 5, 2015, YouTube user vamroth uploaded a Play of the Game video capturing McCree wiping out three opponents with Deadeye, sparking widespread remixes and running jokes across competitive gaming circles.

  1. October 29, 2015Imgur user DoctorMacaa shares the parodic image Good Heavens, Just Look at the Time featuring McCree.
  2. November 5, 2015Content creator vamroth uploads a YouTube clip highlighting a triple Deadeye elimination.

How to use the “It's High Noon” meme

  • Shouting the phrase in voice chat right before unleashing a devastating team-wipe maneuver.
  • Adding the audio track over a clip where someone prepares to deliver an overwhelming counterattack.
  • Posting a clock meme at midday to celebrate finishing a difficult work shift.

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The “It's High Noon” card in MyMemeCards

It's High Noon card
NumberNo. 20950
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame77/100 · #130 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 “It's High Noon” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; It's High Noon 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 does It’s High Noon mean in Overwatch?

It is the audio warning played whenever McCree triggers his Deadeye ultimate, warning rivals that lethal shots are locking on. The phrase invokes iconic wild west midday face-offs.

Who says It’s High Noon?

The voice line belongs to the Overwatch character McCree during his signature ultimate maneuver.

When did It’s High Noon become a meme?

It took off in late 2015 following viral community highlights and image parodies shared on Imgur and YouTube.

How do I get the It's High Noon meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “It's High Noon” 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 It's High Noon card?

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

Sources: It's High Noon · It's High Noon: Image Gallery | Know Your Meme · Know Your Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.

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