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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “No Capes!” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22392 of the collection, and the 277th 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 “No Capes!” meme mean?
The expression conveys a firm rejection of a proposal perceived as risky, absurd, or superfluous. Using it highlights that something adds danger or complexity without real benefit. It is a humorous way to say “no, that’s stupid” or “it will kill us,” leveraging the character’s ironic authority to validate skepticism against excess.
Where does the “No Capes!” meme come from?
The scene comes from the Pixar animated film The Incredibles, released in 2004. The character Edna Mode, a superhero costume designer, explains to Bob Parr why capes are banned. She cites several heroes who died because their capes got caught in dangerous mechanisms like turbines or missiles. This rant quickly circulated as text and then static images. The first identified online video traces back to April 3, 2007, on YouTube, though transcripts existed since 2004. A static image was likely published on DeviantArt on December 29, 2004, by user UndeadPrincess.
- 2004Release of The Incredibles film and distribution of the original scene.
- December 29, 2004Presumed publication of a static image on DeviantArt by UndeadPrincess.
- April 3, 2007Upload of a video clip of the scene to YouTube, marking its digital virality.
How to use the “No Capes!” meme
- Use this image to politely but firmly refuse a technical suggestion deemed obsolete.
- React to an overly complex project plan by reminding everyone of the need for simplicity.
- Interrupt a discussion where someone proposes a risky solution with no clear advantage.
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The “No Capes!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #277 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “No Capes!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; No Capes! comes out of the Memes World series 75 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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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 No Capes mean?
It means a firm refusal of an idea deemed useless or dangerous. The phrase is used to reject anything that complicates things or poses a risk without adding real value.
Who says No Capes in The Incredibles?
It is Edna Mode, the eccentric superhero costume designer, who says this line during a conversation with the protagonist Bob Parr.
Why does Edna hate capes?
She claims capes are lethal because they easily get caught in objects like turbines, elevators, or missiles, causing heroes to die.
Where does the No Capes meme come from?
It comes directly from the scene in The Incredibles (2004) where Edna Mode lists the dangers of capes to justify their ban.
How do I get the No Capes! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “No Capes!” is a common 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 No Capes! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: No Capes! · quotegeek.com · movies · the-incredibles“No capes!” — Who Said It? Edna Mode, The Incredibles (2004) · Edna Mode No Capes Meme Template Origin - Supermeme.ai · checked on October 17, 2026.
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