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“MommyJacking” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

MommyJacking is when a parent hijacks an online conversation to talk about their kids.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 9 min read
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The “MommyJacking” meme, 2009

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “MommyJacking” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22507 of the collection, and the 4th 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 “MommyJacking” meme mean?

The word describes a familiar situation: a chat about a movie, a trip or a tech problem, and suddenly a comment about a child’s latest achievement. It is often used ironically to point out oversharing or a lack of relevance. The tone stays light, yet it voices real fatigue from people who only wanted to keep to the original subject. It also works as a wink between friends when one of them slips into it.

Where does the “MommyJacking” meme come from?

The Tumblr blog STFUParents is often credited with popularizing the term. Starting March 13, 2009, it reposted messages from parents who overshared or interrupted a conversation to talk about their children. The reference page does not name who coined the word. On January 13, 2010, a user submitted a definition to Urban Dictionary. In 2013 the blog Semiproper showed examples from Facebook, and screenshots circulated on the subreddit r/childfree in 2014 and 2016. On January 11, 2017, a question about the term’s meaning on r/OutOfTheLoop sparked a long debate, a sign the expression had grown far beyond its original blog.

  1. March 13, 2009The STFUParents blog starts reposting off-topic parent messages.
  2. January 13, 2010A first entry is submitted to Urban Dictionary.
  3. December 29, 2016A Facebook screenshot is posted to r/childfree.
  4. January 11, 2017A question about the term sparks a long debate on r/OutOfTheLoop.

How to use the “MommyJacking” meme

  • Point out that a comment about kids landed off topic in a thread.
  • Joke with a friend who always steers the chat to their children.
  • Use the word to describe a parent’s message felt to be out of place.
  • Search the term to understand a thread screenshot going around online.

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The “MommyJacking” card in MyMemeCards

MommyJacking card
NumberNo. 22507
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame68/100 · #4 of 298
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “MommyJacking” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; MommyJacking 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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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 MommyJacking mean?

It means a parent hijacking an online thread to talk about their kids. It is often used ironically.

Who invented the term MommyJacking?

The reference page names no inventor. It only says the Tumblr blog STFUParents is widely cited for popularizing it.

When did the term appear?

STFUParents began reposting such messages on March 13, 2009. A definition appeared on Urban Dictionary on January 13, 2010.

Where can you see mommyjacking?

Originally on Tumblr, then on Facebook, Instagram and Reddit, where screenshots of such exchanges circulate.

How do I get the MommyJacking meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “MommyJacking” 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 MommyJacking 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 — MommyJacking · checked on October 18, 2026.

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