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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mildly Interesting” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21562 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 “Mildly Interesting” meme mean?
The phrase humorously highlights a modest curiosity. It suggests that a detail is unusual enough to catch the eye without being shocking. Users employ it to comment on a banal discovery, acknowledging its slight entertainment value while downplaying its actual significance.
Where does the “Mildly Interesting” meme come from?
The subreddit r/MildlyInteresting was created by user doginabathtub on February 4, 2012. This initiative emerged from a discussion on r/WTF, where an image criticized certain content as merely 'mildly interesting.' In response, doginabathtub launched this new subforum to host such specific posts. The creator quickly described the community as a place for the 'pleasant, the slightly amusing, and the somewhat intriguing.' Although the phrase existed online since July 2005 on X-Entertainment, this Reddit creation popularized the current visual format.
- 2005The phrase appears online on the X-Entertainment website.
- February 2012Creation of the subreddit r/MildlyInteresting following a discussion on r/WTF.
How to use the “Mildly Interesting” meme
- Share a photo of an atypical coffee stain on your desk to illustrate your monotonous workday.
- Comment on an image of a cloud shaped like a pet by specifying it is just mildly interesting.
- Use the expression to qualify a vintage find in a thrift store that has no significant market value.
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The “Mildly Interesting” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #241 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Mildly Interesting” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mildly Interesting 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.
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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
What does Mildly Interesting mean?
It refers to a Reddit subreddit dedicated to photos of mundane visual oddities shared for their modest charm.
Who created Mildly Interesting?
User doginabathtub founded the community in February 2012 to group observations deemed simply pleasant.
Is Mildly Interesting a real subreddit?
Yes, it remains active and popular, serving as a digital refuge for lovers of visual banalities and small daily curiosities.
How do I get the Mildly Interesting meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mildly Interesting” 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 Mildly Interesting card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Mildly Interesting: Reddit's Home for Everyday Oddities - meme.com · r/mildlyinteresting Stats & Best Posting Times | RedditList · Mildly Interesting | Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.
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