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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mods Are Asleep” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75, number 22453 of the collection, and the 38th 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 “Mods Are Asleep” meme mean?
The meme plays on the idea that supervision has lapsed and the party can start. It conveys collective mischief: everyone knows rules are about to be bent, and the message works as a rallying signal. In its harmless form, it launches a silly challenge, like posting nothing but pictures of one Pokémon. You see it on forums, chat servers and comment threads whenever the mood fits, usually as a joke about the quiet hours when nobody is watching.
Where does the “Mods Are Asleep” meme come from?
The phrase is said to have started on 4chan, but no archived thread proves it. The earliest known use dates to January 25, 2006, when a member of the Sputnik Music forums explained that a thread was still open because the moderators were asleep. In August 2007, a comment on the blog Feministe cited the phrase as the moment when raid threads begin on 4chan. On June 16, 2008, an anonymous user replied with it in a thread on the /a/ board. It then spread to other communities, such as the Escapist forums in 2009 and XDA Developers in 2010. In February 2011, 4chan moderators removed My Little Pony threads, and fans of the show answered with “Mods Are Asleep” threads.
- January 25, 2006Earliest known use, on the Sputnik Music forums.
- June 16, 2008An anonymous user replies “mods are asleep” in a thread on 4chan’s /a/ board.
- February 26, 20114chan moderators remove My Little Pony threads, prompting “Mods Are Asleep” threads on the subject.
How to use the “Mods Are Asleep” meme
- Start a thread with “Mods are asleep, post your best cats” on a quiet Sunday morning.
- Post the same Pokémon over and over once the thread is rolling.
- Reply “mods are asleep” to a message that deliberately bends a rule.
- Turn the phrase into a joke on a chat server with friends.
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The “Mods Are Asleep” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 74/100 · #38 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Mods Are Asleep” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mods Are Asleep comes out of the Memes World series 75 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 “mods are asleep” mean?
It means the moderators are asleep. The phrase announces that nobody is enforcing the rules, and often invites people to post what is usually forbidden.
Where does “mods are asleep” come from?
It is said to come from 4chan, but no archived thread confirms it. The earliest known use is from January 25, 2006, on the Sputnik Music forums.
Is it meant seriously?
Mostly not. It is usually a joke, with silly challenges such as posting only pictures of one character.
What is the My Little Pony connection?
In February 2011, 4chan moderators removed threads about the show. Fans used the phrase to keep posting about it.
How do I get the Mods Are Asleep meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mods Are Asleep” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Mods Are Asleep 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 — Mods Are Asleep · checked on October 18, 2026.
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