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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Loadsamoney” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21268 of the collection, and the 210th 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 “Loadsamoney” meme mean?
The term refers to someone who loudly displays their money and high social status, often vulgarly. It expresses disdain for excessive material ostentation and clumsy social ambition. It is used to mock those who seek to impress through visible possessions rather than character or real talent.
Where does the “Loadsamoney” meme come from?
Created by Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse, the character first appeared in the satirical show Saturday Live on Channel 4 in 1985. Loadsamoney was portrayed as a vain cockney plasterer constantly boasting about his earnings while waving wads of cash. The name is a phonetic distortion of “loads of money.” This figure caricatures the “Essex Man,” a symbol of rapid material success and conspicuous consumption characteristic of Britain under Margaret Thatcher. In 1988, Enfield released the humorous single “Loadsamoney (Doin’ Up the House),” which reached number four on the British charts. The music video showed the character parading with money, scantily clad women, and luxury cars, solidifying the image of brutal, vulgar material success.
- 1985First appearance of the character in the Saturday Live show on Channel 4.
- 1988Release of the single “Loadsamoney (Doin’ Up the House)” reaching number four on the UK charts.
How to use the “Loadsamoney” meme
- Use this term to describe a neighbor who acquires an ostentatious luxury vehicle without any discretion.
- Apply it to criticize a politician whose public spending seems disproportionate to actual needs.
- Use it to ironically comment on an influencer who consistently highlights their expensive purchases on social media.
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The “Loadsamoney” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Loadsamoney” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Loadsamoney 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Who is Loadsamoney?
He is a comedic character created by Harry Enfield, representing a vain cockney plasterer flaunting his wealth.
What does Loadsamoney mean?
It is a distortion of “loads of money” referring to someone who loudly displays their money and social status.
Where does the term Loadsamoney come from?
It originates from a British satirical show from 1985, Saturday Live, broadcast on Channel 4.
How do I get the Loadsamoney meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Loadsamoney” 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 Loadsamoney card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Harry Enfield · Loadsamoney - Harry Enfield's Cockney Catchphrase · Enfield, Harry (1961-) Biography · checked on October 13, 2026.
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