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“Lol, Internet” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Lol, Internet” is a 2005 meme featuring Ronald McDonald yelling in a car.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Lol, Internet” meme, 2005

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lol, Internet” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21061 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “Lol, Internet” meme mean?

This visual captures web chaos and absurdity humorously. It mocks excessive online reactions or reminds us that virtual conflicts aren’t worth real stress. The frantic scene energy perfectly illustrates this lighthearted dismissal.

Where does the “Lol, Internet” meme come from?

The phrase emerged on 4chan on April 19, 2004, during the “100,000th GET” thread, mocking serious online arguments. The visual format gained traction on YTMND via the “Steam, Steam” page posted by user Dunkinbean on April 7, 2005. It shows Ronald McDonald in a speed-blurred convertible set to Max Coveri’s “Running in the 90s.” The exact source of the Ronald animation remains unknown. No video or show confirms the character actually speaks the line.

  1. April 19, 2004The phrase appears on 4chan during the “100,000th GET” thread.
  2. April 7, 2005The YTMND page “Steam, Steam” publishes the animation with Ronald McDonald.

How to use the “Lol, Internet” meme

  • Use this image to calm down an heated debate on social media platforms.
  • Share this GIF to highlight the absurdity of a recent viral controversy.
  • Employ it as an ironic response to a disproportionate online reaction.

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The “Lol, Internet” card in MyMemeCards

Lol, Internet card
NumberNo. 21061
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame73/100 · #55 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Lol, Internet” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lol, Internet 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

Lol internet meme origin?

The phrase comes from 4chan in 2004. The animated image originates from YTMND in 2005 via the “Steam, Steam” page.

Lol internet meaning?

It means “relax, it’s just the internet.” People use it to joke about overly serious online reactions.

Does ronald mcdonald say lol internet?

No, no source proves the character speaks this line. It is text added to an existing animation.

How do I get the Lol, Internet meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lol, Internet” 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 Lol, Internet card?

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

Sources: Lol, Internet: The YTMND Ronald McDonald Meme Explained · Lol, Internet · Running In The 90s · checked on October 12, 2026.

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