MyMemeCards editorial team
Watch the ref
Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?
In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Meme Dad” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21568 of the collection, and the 241st 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 “Meme Dad” meme mean?
This format expresses complicit admiration for internet culture. The character acts as a mentor or father validating online jokes. It highlights the meta nature of viral creations, turning the discovery of funny content into an intergenerational sharing moment. The humor relies on this affectionate distance towards digital absurdity.
Where does the “Meme Dad” meme come from?
The original photo comes from Reddit, posted in r/Funny on June 1, 2012. The title stated that a 38-year-old father was discovering memes and crying from laughter. That same day, user hiddenxninja2 converted the image into a macro for r/AdviceAnimals titled 'New Meme Dad'. The subject's identity remains unknown. The format typically features two lines: a greeting to the target meme followed by an ironic remark. This combination quickly defined an archetype of nostalgic and validating commentary on the American web.
- 2012Publication of the source photo on Reddit in r/Funny on June 1.
- 2012Creation of the advice animal template by hiddenxninja2 in r/AdviceAnimals.
How to use the “Meme Dad” meme
- Share an old image while highlighting its timeless quality with humor.
- React to a recent viral trend by adopting a benevolent mentor tone.
- Validate an obscure cultural reference while acknowledging its kitsch aspect.
Also searched as
- New Meme Dad
- Meme Father
- meme dad meaning
- meme dad origin
- who is meme dad
- meme dad reddit
The “Meme Dad” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #241 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Meme Dad” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Meme Dad comes out of the Memes World series 72 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.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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
Memes like “Meme Dad”
More cards of the Memes World series 72
Frequently asked questions
Who is Meme Dad?
He is a 38-year-old man photographed in 2012. His real identity has never been publicly revealed by available sources.
What is the origin of the photo?
It was shared on Reddit on June 1, 2012, in the r/Funny section. The initial context explained that he had just discovered the internet.
What does this meme exactly mean?
It represents paternal validation of web cultures. The character appreciates memes with ironic and enthusiastic wisdom.
How do I get the Meme Dad meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Meme Dad” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Meme Dad 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 · Meme Dad: Image Gallery | Know Your Meme · Meme Dad: The 2012 Advice Animal About Memes · checked on October 14, 2026.
Read next
Want Meme Dad in your collection?
Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.