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“Lumbersexual” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Lumbersexual describes an urban man adopting the rugged look of a woodcutter while maintaining a groomed lifestyle.

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The “Lumbersexual” meme, 2008

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lumbersexual” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21693 of the collection, and the 31st 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 “Lumbersexual” meme mean?

The label conveys gentle mockery toward trendy city dwellers borrowing outdoor worker aesthetics purely for fashion. It highlights the amusing contrast between an intensely rugged outdoor facade and a polished, comfortable metropolitan lifestyle.

Where does the “Lumbersexual” meme come from?

Blending the words “lumberjack” and “metrosexual”, the expression has a disputed history. Urban Dictionary recorded the earliest known occurrence on February 27, 2008, uploaded by user Adam Mateljan to describe a groomed metrosexual sporting facial hair. Dictionary.com traces its emergence between 2010 and 2015. Writer Tom Puzak helped popularize the archetype through his article “The Rise of the Lumbersexual”, published on October 30 by GearJunkie.

  1. February 27, 2008Adam Mateljan submits the first known definition of the term on Urban Dictionary.

How to use the “Lumbersexual” meme

  • Teasing a friend who wears heavy-duty work boots and plaid shirts to an office desk job.
  • Commenting on modern hipster culture where thick beards coexist with artisanal craft beer tasting.
  • Pointing out the irony of fashion shoots staging overly groomed models in the wilderness.

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The “Lumbersexual” card in MyMemeCards

Lumbersexual card
NumberNo. 21693
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame66/100 · #31 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “Lumbersexual” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lumbersexual comes out of the Memes World series 73 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 lumbersexual mean?

It refers to a stylish city man who embraces a traditional woodchopper aesthetic—featuring beards, plaid, and work boots—while remaining dedicated to urban grooming and comfort.

Where does the word lumbersexual come from?

It is a portmanteau of “lumberjack” and “metrosexual.” Its earliest cited use appeared online in February 2008 on Urban Dictionary.

Is lumbersexual an insult?

It is generally used as a tongue-in-cheek label to tease modern hipsters about the contrast between their outdoorsy styling and pampered urban lifestyle.

How do I get the Lumbersexual meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lumbersexual” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Lumbersexual card?

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

Sources: LUMBERSEXUAL Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com · lumbersexual · lumbersexual - Wiktionary, the free dictionary · checked on October 14, 2026.

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