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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Listicles” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22526 of the collection, and the 20th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Listicles” meme mean?
Calling something a listicle means pointing at a piece that moves through numbered items, each squeezed into a line or two. The tone ranges from neutral to teasing. It promises effortless reading but also hints at content made fast to chase clicks. People use it to label an article of that kind, to joke about a title that starts with a number, or simply to name an editorial format everyone has clicked on at least once.
Where does the “Listicles” meme come from?
Nobody knows exactly where the word came from. The earliest definition found dates to October 8, 2004, when one was submitted to the public radio show Way With Words, describing an article that is mostly a list and often a low-effort one. Gawker included the word in a glossary in July 2008, and a Tumblr blog collecting list articles appeared in January 2009. In August 2013, The Guardian ran a piece on how the format was changing journalism and pointed out that lists had been in print long before sites like BuzzFeed made them famous. Oxford Dictionaries later added the word, defining it as an online article presented as a numbered or bulleted list. Publishers tend to love the traffic it brings, while many writers are less fond of it.
- October 8, 2004A definition of “listicle” is submitted to the radio show Way With Words.
- July 9, 2008Gawker publishes a glossary that includes the word.
- January 15, 2009A Tumblr blog dedicated to list articles launches.
- August 12, 2013The Guardian examines how the format is changing journalism.
How to use the “Listicles” meme
- Share a link to “15 things only cats understand” and call it a listicle.
- Reply “another listicle” to any headline that opens with a number.
- Warn a coworker that this week’s newsletter will be a listicle, readable in two minutes.
- Ask for a real long-form piece instead of a rushed listicle.
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The “Listicles” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #20 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Listicles” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Listicles comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 does listicle mean?
It is a blend of “list” and “article”. It names an online article made mostly of a numbered or bulleted list.
Where does the word listicle come from?
Its exact origin is unknown. A definition sent to an American radio show in October 2004 is among the earliest known.
Did BuzzFeed invent the listicle?
No. The Guardian noted in 2013 that the format existed in print before BuzzFeed and similar sites popularized it online.
Is a listicle always a bad article?
Not necessarily. The word is often used as a jab, but a well-built list is still handy to read and skim.
How do I get the Listicles meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Listicles” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Listicles card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Listicles · checked on October 18, 2026.
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