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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Motion Blurred Astronaut” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22170 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Motion Blurred Astronaut” meme mean?
This format leverages the dynamic, blurry aesthetic of the original shots to create a humorous visual progression. It typically conveys rising adrenaline, sudden confusion, or a situation completely spiraling out of control. The lack of fixed meaning allows adaptation to any context involving rapid acceleration or reality distortion.
Where does the “Motion Blurred Astronaut” meme come from?
The images originate from an unidentified photography manual illustrating motion blur effects. The astronaut’s identity remains unknown. The meme emerged on Tumblr via user the-captains-on-shore-leave on April 2, 2017, highlighting how technical examples resembled meme content. Virality surged on April 8, 2017, with a screenshot posted to r/tumblr captioned “TFW when the centripetal force kicks in.” Two days later, a post in r/me_irl garnered over 14,000 upvotes, cementing its widespread adoption.
- 2017Initial publication on Tumblr by the-captains-on-shore-leave on April 2.
- 2017Viral spread on Reddit (r/tumblr then r/me_irl) between April 8 and 10.
How to use the “Motion Blurred Astronaut” meme
- Add absurd captions to the three panels to illustrate an escalation of chaos.
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The “Motion Blurred Astronaut” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Motion Blurred Astronaut” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Motion Blurred Astronaut comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common 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 5 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 motion blurred astronaut mean?
It represents escalating intensity or confusion through the progressive motion blur of the three photos.
Motion blurred astronaut origin?
Derived from a textbook photo shared on Tumblr on April 2, 2017, before going viral on Reddit.
Who is the astronaut in motion blurred meme?
The man's identity is unknown; he was a model used for a technical photography tutorial.
How do I get the Motion Blurred Astronaut meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Motion Blurred Astronaut” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Motion Blurred Astronaut card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme · Galaxy Brain - Know Your Meme · Motion Blurred Astronaut · checked on October 17, 2026.
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