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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Let Me Love You” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21877 of the collection, and the 239th 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 “Let Me Love You” meme mean?
This format expresses unhinged, insistent affection, often in absurd or dramatic contexts. Users apply it to highlight the comic desperation of a character who won't give up on their target. It plays on emotional excess, transforming physical pursuit into an urgent, hilarious plea for love.
Where does the “Let Me Love You” meme come from?
The “Let Me Love You” meme emerged around 2011, though its exact origin remains unknown. The phrase gained traction in 2012 on Tumblr, particularly within fandoms for *Supernatural*, *The Hunger Games*, and *The Avengers*. A popular variant features SpongeBob SquarePants pointing angrily, sourced from the episode *Dying for Pie* (December 2000), often paired with “come back here and love me.” Another common visual shows an ostrich chasing a wildebeest; this GIF, from a 2009 YouTube video, was posted to Imgur on February 3, 2013, before spreading to Reddit and Giphy.
- 2000Airing of the SpongeBob episode *Dying for Pie*, providing future visual source material.
- 2009Upload of a YouTube video showing an ostrich chasing a wildebeest.
- 2011Presumed emergence of the “Let Me Love You” meme, though precise origins are unclear.
- 2012Widespread adoption of the phrase on Tumblr within popular fiction fan communities.
- 2013Posting of the ostrich-wildebeest GIF to Imgur on February 3, accelerating viral spread.
How to use the “Let Me Love You” meme
- Apply this caption to an angry pointing SpongeBob GIF to illustrate your compulsive desire for a new video game.
- Add the text to an image of an ostrich chasing a wildebeest to show your persistence when a friend refuses to go out.
- Comment under a photo of someone obsessively following their crush with this meme to joke about your own romantic distress.
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The “Let Me Love You” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Let Me Love You” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Let Me Love You comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
Let me love you meme meaning?
This meme turns a chase scene into an excessive love declaration. It expresses comic desperation and insistent affection toward a fleeing target.
Let me love you meme origin?
The exact origin of the phrase is unknown, but it appeared around 2011. It spread massively on Tumblr in 2012 through fictional fandoms.
Bob sponge let me love you?
This variant uses SpongeBob pointing, from the episode *Dying for Pie* (2000). It is sometimes paired with “come back here and love me”.
Ostrich chasing wildebeest gif?
This is a common visual variant. The GIF comes from a 2009 video, posted to Imgur in 2013, showing an ostrich running after a wildebeest.
How do I get the Let Me Love You meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Let Me Love You” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Let Me Love You card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Let Me Love You · Memes · Confirmed Meme Entries - Know Your Meme · checked on October 15, 2026.
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