“Open the Gate!” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

What does the “Open the Gate!” meme mean?

This format expresses the absurdity of a sudden reversal motivated by a specific detail or unexpected revelation. It captures the emotion of initial rejection transforming into acceptance, sometimes partial, following a triggering element. Users employ it to highlight hypocrisy, lightness, or situational comedy where a categorical refusal gives way to a ridiculous or surprising compromise.

Where does the “Open the Gate!” meme come from?

The meme originates from a comic strip by Belgian cartoonist Jeroom Snelders, known as Jeroom. The original panel was published on February 27, 2013, on his website. It depicts medieval guards discussing the entry of a transgender person. Initially, they order the gates opened wide. After learning the person’s identity, they change their minds. Finally, upon mention of breast implants, they ask to open the gates only slightly. The English translation appeared the next day, February 28, 2013, on a Facebook page dedicated to Jeroom’s works. An unofficial version also circulated on Reddit in r/funny, garnering over one thousand upvotes. The content spread to 4chan, where users created various adaptations based on this fixed narrative structure.

1. February 27, 2013Publication of the original comic strip on Belgian cartoonist Jeroom's website.
2. February 28, 2013Spread of the English translation on a Facebook page and on Reddit in r/funny.

How to use the “Open the Gate!” meme

• Use this image to mock an initial refusal followed by quick agreement after a discovery.
• Employ the format to illustrate an absurd compromise achieved thanks to a precise detail.
• Share the panel to highlight the irrationality of a sudden opinion change.

The “Open the Gate!” card in MyMemeCards

Number	No. 21103
Rarity	Rare
Collection	Memes World series 71
Fame	73/100 · #55 of 300
Recycle value	10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)

How to get the “Open the Gate!” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Open the Gate! comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

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