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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20807 of the collection, and the 20th 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 “L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt” meme mean?
The core emotion is active distrust. It is not mere confusion, but a polite yet firm rejection of a presented reality. By using this face, one signals that the received information lacks credibility. The format makes skepticism playful: instead of simply saying "I don't believe you," it invites the interlocutor to click an imaginary button to validate their own doubt. It is a humorous way to dismantle fake excuses or sensational headlines without entering a heated debate.
Where does the “L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt” meme come from?
The image comes from the detective video game *L.A. Noire*, developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games in November 2011. It features the main character, Detective Cole Phelps, portrayed by Aaron Staton, during interrogation scenes. Players must analyze suspect body language and choose between three options: Accuse, Doubt, or Innocent. The "Doubt" option corresponds specifically to this suspicious face. The online meme itself appears on the forum Funnyjunk on December 4, 2012. An anonymous user posted the screenshot in a thread titled "Best Divorce Letter Ever" with the caption "(X) Doubt." The exact identity of this netizen remains unknown. After this initial posting, the image spread massively across Tumblr and Reddit in 2013, cementing its viral status.
- 2011Release of the video game L.A. Noire by Rockstar Games and integration of the interrogation scene.
- December 4, 2012Publication of the first known version of the meme on the Funnyjunk forum by an anonymous user.
- 2013Mass diffusion of the meme on Tumblr and Reddit platforms, consolidating its viral status.
How to use the “L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt” meme
- Post this image under a clickbait headline to indicate that the news is false.
- Reply to a comment excusing an unjustified delay with this skeptical face.
- Quote this screenshot during a discussion to signal that a heard story seems completely fabricated.
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The “L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 81/100 · #20 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt 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
L.A. Noire doubt meme origin?
The meme comes from the video game L.A. Noire released in 2011. It was popularized on the Internet in December 2012 on the Funnyjunk forum by an internet user who shared the screenshot without revealing their identity.
Who is cole phelps?
Cole Phelps is the male protagonist of L.A. Noire, a police detective in 1940s Los Angeles. He is portrayed by actor Aaron Staton, whose face was digitized for the game.
Press x to doubt meaning?
This phrase refers to the game prompt inviting the player to press the X button to choose the "Doubt" option. On the Internet, it means that one does not believe what has just been said or read.
What is the la noire meme?
It is a visual meme using the suspicious face of detective Cole Phelps. It serves as a reaction image to express strong skepticism towards a statement judged unreliable or lying.
How do I get the L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt” 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 L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: L.A. Noire "Doubt" / Press X To Doubt - Know Your Meme · Gave up on LA Noire · Press X To Doubt - когда сомнение переваливает через ... · checked on October 11, 2026.
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