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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “One-Up America” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22552 of the collection, and the 44th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “One-Up America” meme mean?
The meme is a joke about boastful national pride. A caption first names something another country accomplished, then the eagle answers that America did something even bigger. The humor comes from the escalation and the swagger, which exaggerates unapologetic patriotism for laughs. People post it to tease a friend who loves their country, to riff on news where there is obvious competition, or just to play with a triumphant tone. It is meant to be read tongue in cheek: the joke targets the bragging itself rather than endorsing it, and the more absurd the one-upmanship, the better the caption lands.
Where does the “One-Up America” meme come from?
The image shows a bald eagle in front of a U.S. flag. The photo, titled “Bald Eagle Portait #010,” was taken by American wildlife photographer Bob Rozinski and published on his online portfolio. The author of the first macro is unknown beyond being a Reddit user. On August 6, 2012, that user posted it to /r/AdviceAnimals with a caption comparing Britain hosting the Olympics to a rover landing on Mars, a nod to NASA's Curiosity. The format caught on quickly: UpRoxx wrote about it on August 9, and BuzzFeed showcased several examples. More variants followed on /r/Murica and /r/AdviceAnimals. By July 2013, the Quickmeme page for the series held over 1,600 submissions, and Know Your Meme added its entry on July 3, 2013.
- August 6, 2012The first macro is posted on /r/AdviceAnimals.
- August 9, 2012UpRoxx publishes an article about the series.
- March 7, 2013A variant about U.S. military operations spreads on /r/AdviceAnimals.
- July 3, 2013The Know Your Meme entry is added.
How to use the “One-Up America” meme
- Reply to news of a foreign record with an eagle caption that claims something bigger.
- Tease a friend proud of their hometown with the eagle and an absurd boast.
- Comment on a science or sports headline with a mock-triumphant caption.
- Parody a chest-thumping post on a forum.
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The “One-Up America” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #44 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “One-Up America” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; One-Up America comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 is the One-Up America meme?
It is an advice animal image macro of a bald eagle before the American flag. Captions escalate to claim the United States does everything better.
Who took the eagle photo?
Bob Rozinski, an American wildlife photographer, took it and posted it on his online portfolio.
Who created One-Up America?
An unidentified Reddit user. The earliest known version appeared on /r/AdviceAnimals on August 6, 2012.
Is the meme serious?
No. It is used ironically and mocks patriotic boasting rather than endorsing it.
How do I get the One-Up America meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “One-Up America” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the One-Up America 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 — One-Up America · checked on October 18, 2026.
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