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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Maymay” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21109 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 “Maymay” meme mean?
The expression conveys mock disdain or ridicule towards memes that have become too popular or simplified. By using this neologism, the user signals they are part of the in-group familiar with the phenomenon's original history. It mocks those who take internet culture too seriously or use formats without understanding their initial context. The dominant emotion is feigned intellectual superiority mixed with nostalgia for the obscure early days of the web.
Where does the “Maymay” meme come from?
The term originates from a YouTube video uploaded on January 5, 2009, by the channel ThatsErapProductions. Titled *Top 10 Internet Memes and Phenomena – listverse lists*, the creator pronounces "meme" as "may-may." This deliberate or accidental mispronunciation was quickly adopted. On March 11, 2009, a Newgrounds forum user confirmed this pronunciation in a thread titled *How do you pronounce ‘meme?’*. The concept later spread to Reddit, particularly within the r/circlejerk community starting in 2014, becoming an identity marker to satirize meme clichés.
- 2009Upload of the original YouTube video by ThatsErapProductions on January 5.
- 2009First documented occurrence on Newgrounds forums on March 11.
- 2014Spread of the term on Reddit, notably within the r/circlejerk community.
How to use the “Maymay” meme
- Use it to criticize a viral meme that lacks depth or dark humor.
- Employ it to ironically distance yourself from an internet trend deemed too commercial.
- Use it to parody newcomers who do not understand old web codes.
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The “Maymay” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Maymay” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Maymay 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
What does Maymay meme mean?
It is a phonetic distortion of "meme" used ironically to mock mainstream internet culture.
Maymay origin?
The term comes from a 2009 YouTube video where the author pronounces "meme" as "may-may."
Who is ThatsErapProductions?
This is the YouTube channel name that uploaded the source video containing the mispronunciation in January 2009.
Why do people say Maymay?
It is used to create sarcastic distance from popular memes and assert internet expertise.
How do I get the Maymay meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Maymay” 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 Maymay card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Maymay | Know Your Meme · Woher kommt das Wort/Meme "MaiMai" [serious] · Was ist ein Maimai? - Das steckt hinter dem Wort/Meme (Herkunft, Bedeutung) - Comicschau · checked on October 12, 2026.
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