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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “orz” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20944 of the collection, and the 130th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “orz” meme mean?
This sign conveys a feeling of absolute defeat or deep discouragement. It expresses the idea that one is beaten by circumstances, lacking the strength to rise immediately. The user identifies with a state of resignation, sometimes tinged with self-deprecating humor. It can also serve to mark great admiration mixed with submission, as if bowing before someone else's superiority. It is a non-verbal way of saying "I am on my knees" or "I have lost." The posture suggests intense mental or physical exhaustion, a temporary abandonment of effort against adversity.
Where does the “orz” meme come from?
The documented origin of orz lies on the Japanese site Techside, specifically within its Q&A forum named TECHSIDE教えて君BBS, at the end of 2002. An internet user there may have initially written `＿|￣|○` to visually represent a cable and its insulation sheath. Other forum users noticed that this sequence of characters strangely resembled a person kneeling with their head bowed to the ground. The earliest exact date found for a corresponding reaction is December 23, 2002, in this same discussion forum. It is not established that it comes from a video, show, or person appearing on screen; these elements are unknown. The spelling orz then appeared as an alphabetical simplification of this complex visual representation, facilitating its quick use in text exchanges.
- 2002Presumed appearance on the Japanese Techside forum under the form of complex ASCII symbols.
How to use the “orz” meme
- Use orz after making an obvious mistake to show your immediate regret and humiliation.
- Send this symbol when a friend beats you in a video game to highlight your crushing defeat.
- Add orz to the end of a message to express respectful but overwhelming admiration for someone else's talent.
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The “orz” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 77/100 · #130 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “orz” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; orz comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic 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 20 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 orz?
Orz is an ASCII emoticon representing a person kneeling with their head down. It expresses despair, failure, or extreme humility.
Orz meaning?
The symbol means total defeat, discouragement, or regret. It can also mark respectful submission to someone superior.
Where does orz come from?
It appeared late 2002 on the Japanese Techside forum. A user drew a cable that was interpreted as a person kneeling.
How to write orz?
It is generally written with three lowercase letters: o-r-z. The original version uses special characters like ＿|￣|○.
How do I get the orz meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “orz” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the orz card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: 失意體前屈- 維基百科，自由的百科全書 · 失意體前屈 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书 · orz(網路詞語) - 中文百科全書 · checked on October 11, 2026.
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