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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Kelly’s Shoes” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75, number 22479 of the collection, and the 64th 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 “Kelly’s Shoes” meme mean?
The meme revolves around a hyperactive, demanding character who thinks of nothing but her shoes. Quoting “Shoes” pokes fun at a tantrum, a misplaced burst of excitement or an obsession with material things. The tone is parody: the caricature is open and the performance deliberately over the top. For many viewers it also stands for nostalgia about early YouTube, when a clip of a few minutes could travel everywhere without any marketing. People reference it to joke about an obsessive taste, their own or someone else’s.
Where does the “Kelly’s Shoes” meme come from?
Comedian Liam Kyle Sullivan built the Kelly character for his stand-up act in 2005. In 2006 he put the full “Shoes” video, introduced by a short skit, on his personal site. A shortened cut reached YouTube on May 5, 2006. Success came fast: Entertainment Weekly featured it twice in June 2006, and comedians such as Margaret Cho and Andy Samberg recommended it. Sullivan released an album around August 2006, and Kelly guest-starred on TV in 2007. The video won a People’s Choice Award in 2008, and TIME ranked it number 19 on its list of the 50 best YouTube videos in 2010. In September 2020, Sullivan returned with a mask-wearing parody. The character itself drew attention beyond the video, with a music release and tour dates alongside Margaret Cho.
- 2005Liam Kyle Sullivan starts performing Kelly in his stand-up act.
- May 5, 2006A shortened version of “Shoes” goes up on YouTube.
- 2008The video wins a People’s Choice Award.
- 2010TIME ranks it number 19 among the 50 best YouTube videos.
How to use the “Kelly’s Shoes” meme
- Quote Kelly to tease a friend who is obsessed with sneakers.
- Drop the video under a post about an impulse purchase.
- Reference “Shoes” to recall 2006-era YouTube nostalgia.
- Mimic Kelly’s voice to laugh at a last-minute tantrum.
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The “Kelly’s Shoes” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #64 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Kelly’s Shoes” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Kelly’s Shoes comes out of the Memes World series 75 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 Kelly’s Shoes?
It is a 2006 comedy music video in which comedian Liam Kyle Sullivan plays Kelly, a shopping-obsessed young woman.
Who plays Kelly in the video?
Liam Kyle Sullivan, who created the character and plays her in drag.
When did the video come out?
The short version was posted on YouTube on May 5, 2006. A full cut with an intro skit first lived on the comedian’s own site.
What does the video parody?
It parodies the stereotype of the materialistic, spoiled American girl.
How do I get the Kelly’s Shoes meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Kelly’s Shoes” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Kelly’s Shoes card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Kelly’s “Shoes” · checked on October 18, 2026.
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