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“Lollerskates” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Lollerskates is a playful twist on “LOL,” popularized in the early 2000s by an animated GIF of a character appearing to roll along on roller skates.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Lollerskates” meme, 2003

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lollerskates” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22513 of the collection, and the 13th 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 “Lollerskates” meme mean?

“Lollerskates” is LOL with an extra flourish: imaginary roller skates to show you are laughing even harder than usual. People type it in forum comments, chats or GIF captions to underline an amused reaction, often with self-mockery. It evokes the internet of forums, handles and playful abbreviations, and still works as a nostalgic wink. It is harmless and affectionate, the kind of word people use among friends when a joke genuinely lands and they want to show it.

Where does the “Lollerskates” meme come from?

According to Know Your Meme, the original GIF was created on January 8, 2003 by Andrew S., based on the file’s metadata. He says he used a mouse-gesture program that typed out “:-D LOL :-D,” then edited the command to print “LOLLERSKATES.” One of the earliest known mentions appears in January 2003 on the Usenet group alt.fan.dragonball, and another in July 2003 on the Finnish site Kosto.org. Urban Dictionary entries began around the same time. On May 7, 2004, user Mynameisdan made the first YTMND, “LOLLERSKATES!!1.” The page adds that the origin of the word itself is unknown, even to the GIF’s creator. It later got a boost from the popularity of ROFLcopter in early 2004.

  1. January 8, 2003Date of the original GIF, per its metadata and creator Andrew S.
  2. July 2003An occurrence is recorded on the Finnish site Kosto.org.
  3. May 7, 2004The first YTMND, “LOLLERSKATES!!1,” is created.

How to use the “Lollerskates” meme

  • Type “lollerskates” in a comment when a message makes you laugh harder than usual.
  • Add the word to a GIF caption for a retro feel.
  • Answer an old forum regular with this early-2000s expression.
  • Use it self-mockingly after a joke you find a bit too easy.

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The “Lollerskates” card in MyMemeCards

Lollerskates card
NumberNo. 22513
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame67/100 · #13 of 298
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Lollerskates” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lollerskates 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 lollerskates mean?

It is a humorous variant of “LOL” meaning you are laughing very hard. The word adds roller skates to exaggerate the effect.

Where does lollerskates come from?

Know Your Meme cites a GIF by Andrew S. dated January 8, 2003 by its metadata. The origin of the word itself is unknown.

Who made the lollerskates GIF?

The reference page credits Andrew S., who says he used a mouse-gesture program.

When should you use lollerskates?

In a humorous or nostalgic context, to underline a fit of laughter in the style of early-2000s forums.

How do I get the Lollerskates meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lollerskates” 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 Lollerskates 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 — Lollerskates · checked on October 18, 2026.

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