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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Noseless GIFs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21504 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Noseless GIFs” meme mean?
This format expresses absurdity and visual discomfort. It aims to provoke surprise or nervous laughter at the distortion of a known face. The absence of the nose creates immediate cognitive dissonance, making the figure unsettling or funny depending on context. It is used to highlight bizarre situations, technical errors perceived as supernatural, or simply to share chaotic content without deep meaning.
Where does the “Noseless GIFs” meme come from?
The phenomenon officially began on January 5, 2013, on Reddit. User Dreasdif118 posted in r/funny a screenshot from The Lord of the Rings showing Frodo (Elijah Wood) without a nose, titled 'Had a glitch on my computer…'. The post quickly reached the front page with nearly twenty thousand upvotes. This viral image inspired the creation of the subreddit r/nonose by xPye on February 8, 2013, dedicated to collecting these facial distortions. The movement spread further via blogs Mashable, GIFstasche, and BuzzFeed in spring and summer 2013, cementing its status as a major internet trend of that period.
- 2013-01-05Initial posting on Reddit by Dreasdif118.
- 2013-02-08Creation of the r/nonose subreddit by xPye.
How to use the “Noseless GIFs” meme
- Share an image of a distorted star to illustrate an absurd computer bug.
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The “Noseless GIFs” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Noseless GIFs” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Noseless GIFs comes out of the Memes World series 72 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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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 are noseless gifs?
They are animated GIFs where the center of the face is cut out for a monstrous effect.
Noseless gifs origin reddit?
It all starts on January 5, 2013, with a screenshot of noseless Frodo on Reddit.
Who created r/nonose?
User xPye founded this dedicated subreddit on February 8, 2013.
How do I get the Noseless GIFs meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Noseless GIFs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Noseless GIFs card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Noseless GIFs | Know Your Meme · GIF: Video Gallery · GIF | Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.
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