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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nice MayMay Man” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21152 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 “Nice MayMay Man” meme mean?
This visual expresses good-natured mockery towards the excesses of meme culture. It ridicules those who take these references too literally or overuse worn-out formats. The exaggerated facial expression highlights the absurdity of a situation deemed too serious or pretentious in a digital context.
Where does the “Nice MayMay Man” meme come from?
The image originates from the subreddit /r/circlejerk, a platform known for its satirical and meta-humor. On February 27, 2014, user xvvhiteboy posted a macro titled "Le New Meme: Nice MayMay Man". It featured a face on a yellow and blue background with the caption "Is maymay / and man". The term "MayMay" is an ironic phonetic distortion of "meme", used to mock casual public pronunciation. No sources document the exact visual origin of the character before this date; it is likely an unidentified film or TV clip. On February 28, 2014, an animation named "MayMay Intensifies" completed the trend, overlaying the face on a military salute. The format quickly became an internal tool to criticize redundant Reddit clichés.
- 2014Initial publication on /r/circlejerk by xvvhiteboy on February 27.
- 2014Release of the "MayMay Intensifies" animation the next day, February 28.
How to use the “Nice MayMay Man” meme
- Use this image to comment on a situation where someone takes a trivial internet phenomenon overly seriously.
- Employ this meme to highlight the absurdity of an online discussion going in circles around outdated references.
- Share this visual to ironically point out the tendency to create complex subcultures around simple digital jokes.
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The “Nice MayMay Man” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Nice MayMay Man” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nice MayMay Man 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 nice maymay man mean?
It is a Reddit meme showing a man with an open mouth, used to parody meme culture itself.
Nice maymay man origin?
It comes from the subreddit /r/circlejerk in February 2014, posted by user xvvhiteboy as a satire of viral trends.
Who is nice maymay man?
He is a male character with an open face, whose real identity is undocumented, used as a symbol of derision.
How do I get the Nice MayMay Man meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nice MayMay Man” 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 Nice MayMay Man card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Nice MayMay Man · Maymay | Know Your Meme · Nice MayMay Man - r/circlejerk Origin & Meaning · checked on October 12, 2026.
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