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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21171 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 “Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe” meme mean?
This image expresses superior and condescending amusement. The reptile's gaze seems to judge the intelligence of the person sharing the joke. It is used to highlight the childish nature of humorous content without needing direct commentary. It is the perfect response when you find something funny but stupid.
Where does the “Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe” meme come from?
The visual base comes from a wildlife photograph taken by Casey Myers. The photo captures a horned lizard in Tonto National Forest, Arizona. It was published on Flickr on April 24, 2009. The meme as known today was born on Tumblr. User effington added the text hhhehehe on August 17, 2011. This inscription mimics a satisfied little chuckle. The combination of image and text went viral quickly. A dedicated subreddit, r/laughinglizards, was created on September 12, 2011. This community amplified the spread of the format on Reddit and general social networks.
- 2009Casey Myers publishes the original photo of the lizard on Flickr.
- 2011User effington creates the meme version with the text on Tumblr.
- 2011Creation of the r/laughinglizards subreddit to centralize shares.
How to use the “Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe” meme
- Share this card under a YouTube video where someone tells a bad joke.
- Reply to an absurd comment on Twitter using only the lizard image.
- Slip this meme into a Discord conversation to show you find the situation hilarious but silly.
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The “Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe 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 the laughing lizard meme?
It is a macro image showing a horned lizard with the text hhhehehe. It serves as a reaction to dumb or absurd humor.
Where does the laughing lizard meme come from?
The photo is by photographer Casey Myers (2009). The meme with text was created by user effington on Tumblr in August 2011.
Who is effington?
This is the username of the person who added the hhhehehe text to the lizard photo to create the viral meme in 2011.
What does hhhehehe mean?
This text represents a satisfied and condescending little laugh. It accompanies the image to emphasize superior amusement at something stupid.
How do I get the Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe” 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 Laughing Lizard / hhhehehe card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Laughing Lizard (hhhehehe): The 2011 Tumblr Reaction Meme · Captioned Animal Image Macros Memes — meme.com · Tumblr Memes Memes — meme.com · checked on October 12, 2026.
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