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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Needs Moar Lens Flare” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21189 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Needs Moar Lens Flare” meme mean?
This meme expresses humorous criticism of cinematic visual effects. It highlights the artificiality and saturation of special effects, turning a simple photo into an epic but absurd scene. The dominant emotion is irony: using this effect to make something mundane look solemnly ridiculous, or vice versa, to mock a film perceived as prioritizing form over substance.
Where does the “Needs Moar Lens Flare” meme come from?
The term “MOAR” comes from early internet culture, used to request “more” in an exaggerated tone. The specific meme emerged in response to the Star Trek remake directed by J. J. Abrams in 2009. Viewers noticed a proliferation of light rays and halos in the film. Although the exact image appeared on Know Your Meme on December 12, 2010, by user Friend Besto, the joke was already circulating among fans. Abrams justified this choice by wanting to evoke a bright future, but the excess quickly became a target for ridicule, becoming a lasting mocked visual signature.
How to use the “Needs Moar Lens Flare” meme
- Add white halos to a photo of your sleeping cat to give it a divine and ridiculous appearance.
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The “Needs Moar Lens Flare” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Needs Moar Lens Flare” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Needs Moar Lens Flare comes out of the Memes World series 71 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 Needs Moar Lens Flare mean?
It is a mockery of the excessive use of light reflections in J. J. Abrams' movies. The meme invites overloading an image with similar visual effects.
Who created the Needs Moar Lens Flare meme?
The image was documented on Know Your Meme in 2010 by user Friend Besto, but the joke emerged spontaneously from fans after the release of the Star Trek film in 2009.
Why is J. J. Abrams criticized for lens flares?
Critics believe his movies use too many artificial light effects, distracting from the story. Abrams claimed he wanted to symbolize a radiant future.
How do I get the Needs Moar Lens Flare meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Needs Moar Lens Flare” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Needs Moar Lens Flare card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Lens Flare - TV Tropes · Lens Flare Maximal JJ Abrams - VideoCue · De Fringe a Star Trek, huevos de pascua, misterios y reflejos en el ... · checked on October 12, 2026.
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