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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “McLovin” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22768 of the collection, and the 91st 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 “McLovin” meme mean?
This meme represents an outrageous decision picked over an equally bizarre option. Online users deploy it to mock terrible fake aliases, laugh at failed attempts to appear mature or authoritative, and highlight decisions where every alternative was completely nonsensical.
Where does the “McLovin” meme come from?
The concept stems from the movie Superbad, centered around the character Fogell played by actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse. While attempting to acquire a fake driving license, Fogell selects a single mononym, McLovin, admitting he hesitated between this odd invention and the name Babacar. Clips of the interaction later spread on YouTube, with an upload titled “Supergrave - Appelez moi Mc Lovin” appearing on August 19, 2013.
- August 19, 2013A clip of the comedy sequence is published on YouTube under the title “Supergrave - Appelez moi Mc Lovin”.
How to use the “McLovin” meme
- Showing off an absurd username chosen during an account creation.
- Reacting to someone attempting a transparent bluff with misplaced confidence.
- Humorously justifying a chaotic decision made between two terrible solutions.
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The “McLovin” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @flem |
How to get the “McLovin” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; McLovin 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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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
Where does the McLovin meme come from?
It originates from the comedy film Superbad, where character Fogell shows off his ridiculous one-word fake driver's license.
Who plays McLovin?
The character Fogell, who adopts the McLovin pseudonym, is portrayed by actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
What does the meme symbolize?
It symbolizes blatant deception, absurd identity choices, and making an obviously terrible pick between two bizarre options.
How do I get the McLovin meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “McLovin” 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 McLovin card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: France Gall - Babacar (1987) · The Rise of the Mclovin Meme: How a Viral Prank Became Pop ... · « Appelez-moi McLovin ! » La naissance d'une légende - SUPERGRAVE Clip · checked on October 26, 2026.
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