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“Let Me Show You My Pokemans” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The "Let Me Show You My Pokemans" meme pairs a photo of a young boy with intentionally misspelled text.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” meme, 2006

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21183 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 “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” meme mean?

This image expresses childish pride and a sense of disconnect regarding a personal collection. Users employ it to present something with comedic seriousness, highlighting the gap between the object shown and the clumsy phrasing. It serves as ironic nostalgia.

Where does the “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” meme come from?

The original photograph originates from the Thai forum Pantip, Chatuchak section, posted on April 20, 2005. The identities of the boy and photographer remain unknown. The English caption first appeared in 2006 on a YTMND page created by user comm1e. This page combined the photo with the faulty text. View counts exceeded 2,700. No video or broadcast source is identified. The meme spread through LOLcat macros and demotivational posters, embodying early 2000s humor based on simulated innocence.

  1. 2005Publication of the original photo on the Pantip forum in Thailand.
  2. 2006Creation of the YTMND page by user comm1e adding the caption.

How to use the “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” meme

  • Use this image to present your achievements with fake humorous modesty.
  • Share this meme when showing off a collection you consider exceptional but isn't really.
  • Employ it in discussions about nostalgic topics regarding early internet forums.

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The “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” card in MyMemeCards

Let Me Show You My Pokemans card
NumberNo. 21183
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame72/100 · #125 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Let Me Show You My Pokemans 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

Where did the let me show you my pokemans photo come from?

The photo comes from the Thai forum Pantip, Chatuchak section, dated April 20, 2005. The identities of the people involved remain unknown.

Who created the pokemans meme ytmnd?

User comm1e created the YTMND page combining the photo with the text in 2006. This action popularized the textual variant of the meme.

Pokemans meaning lolcat?

It is a comedic distortion of Pokémon used in LOLcat macros. It highlights naive humor and deliberately clumsy aesthetics.

How do I get the Let Me Show You My Pokemans meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Let Me Show You My Pokemans” 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 Let Me Show You My Pokemans card?

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

Sources: Let Me Show You My Pokemans Meme Origin & Meaning · Let Me Show You My Pokemans - Know Your Meme · If only... | Pokémon · checked on October 12, 2026.

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