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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jack Black's Octagon” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21187 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Jack Black's Octagon” meme mean?
The humor relies on the gap between geometric simplicity and Jack Black's explosive energy. It often expresses excessive seriousness toward something trivial or overflowing passion for a mundane topic. Users employ it to highlight a disproportionate reaction, a sudden discovery, or comedic intensity in everyday situations.
Where does the “Jack Black's Octagon” meme come from?
The original scene appears in the episode "The Golden Triangle of Destiny" (season 39, episode 1) of *Sesame Street*, aired on August 11, 2008, on PBS Kids Sprout. A promotional clip was uploaded to YouTube on July 18, 2008. Jack Black plays an intense character searching for an octagon before realizing a stop sign is one. The first major parody, titled "Jack Black defines orgasm," was posted by warmandcrispy on November 24, 2008. This video launched the "Jack Black Defines X" format, popularized by YouTube Poop and MAD communities who cut, loop, and modify lyrics to create absurd musical mashups.
- July 18, 2008Upload of the promotional clip to Sesame Street's official YouTube channel.
- August 11, 2008Broadcast of the full episode containing the original sketch on PBS Kids Sprout.
- November 24, 2008Release of the first viral parody by warmandcrispy on YouTube.
How to use the “Jack Black's Octagon” meme
- Use the video to illustrate a technical explanation made incomprehensible by the speaker's excessive enthusiasm.
- Cite the meme during a conversation to describe an incidental discovery treated with theatrical gravity.
- Share a musical remix to mark entry into a phase of organized chaos or collective delirium.
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The “Jack Black's Octagon” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Jack Black's Octagon” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jack Black's Octagon 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 is jack black octagon meme?
It is a Sesame Street sketch where Jack Black defines the word octagon with comedic, disproportionate intensity, becoming a meme through its remixes.
Jack black octagon origin?
The scene is from episode 1 of season 39 of Sesame Street, aired in August 2008, featuring Jack Black and Elmo.
Who is warmandcrispy?
warmandcrispy is the YouTube user who posted the first famous parody of the meme in November 2008, starting the remix trend.
Jack black defines meme meaning?
This format refers to videos where Jack Black's lyrics are reused to define various words, creating humor based on contrast and sonic chaos.
How do I get the Jack Black's Octagon meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jack Black's Octagon” 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 Jack Black's Octagon card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Jack Black's Octagon - Know Your Meme · Jack Black | Know Your Meme · Jack Black's Octagon | Jack Black's Octagon · checked on October 12, 2026.
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