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“#OpFrackOff” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The hashtag #OpFrackOff refers to the online mobilization supporting the Mi’kmaq First Nation protesters in Elsipogtog, Canada, who opposed hydraulic fracturing.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “#OpFrackOff” meme, 2013

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#OpFrackOff” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22377 of the collection, and the 246th 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 “#OpFrackOff” meme mean?

This term expresses collective resistance against shale gas extraction. It symbolizes solidarity between Indigenous communities and their allies facing police and industrial pressures. The dominant emotion is determination in the face of environmental and territorial injustice.

Where does the “#OpFrackOff” meme come from?

In October 2013, the Mi’kmaq First Nation of Elsipogtog, located in New Brunswick, blocked seismic activities conducted by SWN Resources to protect their land and water. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police intervened on October 17 to dismantle the camp, resulting in over 40 arrests. Signs reading “Frack off!” were displayed during clashes. Although the hashtags #Elsipogtog and #Rexton generated significant online engagement that day, no source explicitly confirms the usage or creation of the specific hashtag #OpFrackOff as a viral meme. The expression appears to be a subsequent digital label or a descriptive tag used by media to characterize the online mobilization linked to these events.

  1. 2013Protesters block seismic activities near Rexton in New Brunswick.
  2. October 17, 2013RCMP intervention and mass arrests during the camp dismantling.

How to use the “#OpFrackOff” meme

  • Share protest videos to support local environmental causes.
  • Use geolocated hashtags to amplify visibility of contemporary territorial conflicts.
  • Reference this event in debates about Indigenous rights and industrial impact.

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The “#OpFrackOff” card in MyMemeCards

#OpFrackOff card
NumberNo. 22377
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame56/100 · #246 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “#OpFrackOff” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #OpFrackOff 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 #OpFrackOff mean?

It is a digital label associated with the 2013 mobilization against hydraulic fracturing in Canada, although its exact origin as a meme is uncertain.

Who are the Elsipogtog protesters?

They are members of the Mi’kmaq First Nation and allies who occupied land to prevent gas exploration by SWN Resources.

When did the Rexton protest take place?

The major clashes and arrests occurred on October 17, 2013, in New Brunswick.

How do I get the #OpFrackOff meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#OpFrackOff” 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 #OpFrackOff card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: 10 years after RCMP raided N.B. anti-fracking camp, Aboriginal title claim ongoing | CBC News · First Nation protesters tell Southwestern Energy to “Frack off!” · La Bataille d’Elsipogtog · checked on October 17, 2026.

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