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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jumping Alex” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21980 of the collection, and the 227th 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 “Jumping Alex” meme mean?
This format exploits the musician's airborne posture to create unrealistic scenarios. By overlaying his silhouette onto different backgrounds, users generate visual gags based on the contrast between gravity and physical freedom. The goal is absurd humor, turning a live capture into an interactive element.
Where does the “Jumping Alex” meme come from?
The phenomenon relies on a photograph of Alexander Turner, songwriter and guitarist for Arctic Monkeys, captured in action during a concert. This image circulated online before being remixed by the internet community. A dedicated Tumblr blog served as a central hub to gather these edits, popularizing the term 'Jumping Alex'. Available sources indicate this remix process became widespread around 2012, though precise technical details remain vague. Its success stems from the simplicity of the gesture: isolating the subject to place it elsewhere. Virality was sustained by the ease of integrating the character into any digital background, creating infinite variations of the same base image without requiring advanced graphic skills.
How to use the “Jumping Alex” meme
- Insert the leaping silhouette of Alex Turner above a crowd at a major political event to highlight excessive enthusiasm.
- Place the musician jumping over a daily obstacle, like an unmade bed or a pile of dishes, to dramatize a domestic chore.
- Overlay the singer's mid-air image onto a historical or artistic illustration to introduce a comedic anachronism.
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The “Jumping Alex” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #227 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Jumping Alex” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jumping Alex comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common 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 5 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 Jumping Alex?
It is a photoshopping meme using a photo of Alexander Turner jumping on stage. The image is isolated and placed in various humorous contexts.
Who is Alexander Turner?
He is the lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter of the British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, known for his energetic stage presence.
Where does the original photo come from?
Sources do not specify the exact concert or photographer. It is simply a live capture of the musician in motion that went viral.
How do I get the Jumping Alex meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jumping Alex” is a common 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 Jumping Alex card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Arctic Monkeys · Memes · Internet Meme Database | Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.
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