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“Flat Earth” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The "Flat Earth" meme satirizes conspiracy theories claiming the planet is a flat disk.

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The “Flat Earth” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Flat Earth” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22804 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Flat Earth” meme mean?

This visual or concept serves as a metaphor for a far-fetched belief defended with unreasonable conviction despite obvious evidence. It expresses disbelief mixed with dark humor, aiming to mock those who prioritize subjective intuition over established scientific methods. The core emotion is frustration with willful ignorance, turning a closed scientific chapter into a tool for social ridicule.

Where does the “Flat Earth” meme come from?

The term does not stem from a single viral video but from persistent urban legends and historical marginal movements. While ancient figures supported this idea, the modern meme anchors itself in recent internet controversies. Satirical videos, such as Kriss Papillon's in February 2020 or content from 2016-2018, popularized irony around the subject. These productions use simplistic demonstrations to underscore the illogical nature of pro-flatness arguments. Virality relies on contrasting absolute scientific consensus with the persistence of unfounded doubts online, transforming a scientific debate into a social mockery tool.

How to use the “Flat Earth” meme

  • Use the image to mock an unproven claim presented as absolute truth.
  • Cite the meme to highlight the absurdity of a conflict based on denied facts.
  • Employ it in a technical debate to point out an obvious lack of intellectual rigor.

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The “Flat Earth” card in MyMemeCards

Flat Earth card
NumberNo. 22804
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 77
Fame50/100 · #64 of 141
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@musstang
Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 141 cards
  • Common4733%
  • Rare3726%
  • Epic3928%
  • Legendary149.9%
  • Mythic42.8%

How to get the “Flat Earth” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Flat Earth comes out of the Memes World series 77 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 flat earth meme mean?

It refers humorously to beliefs denying Earth's roundness. This meme highlights the absurd opinion that the world is a flat disk, often used to criticize a lack of critical thinking skills.

Flat earth meme origin?

The concept has no single source. It draws from urban legends and satirical internet videos from the 2010s-2020s. These works seized the topic to make it a symbol of irrationality.

Flat earth true or false?

Scientifically, Earth is a slightly flattened sphere. The meme exploits a false premise for comedic effect. It reminds us that some ideas cannot withstand factual observation.

Who is kriss papillon flat earth?

Kriss Papillon is a content creator who published a satirical video on the topic in 2020. His work illustrates the humorous approach adopted by some netizens to treat these marginalized theories.

How do I get the Flat Earth meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Flat Earth” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Flat Earth card?

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

Sources: PARADOXA - La TERRE PLATE · LA TERRE EST PLATE OU RONDE ?????? · IS Earth Flat Or Round?!?!?! #flatearth · checked on October 28, 2026.

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