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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Owling” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20928 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 “Owling” meme mean?
This format expresses ironic detachment from fleeting internet trends. By adopting a static, wise posture, participants mock previous physical challenges. The dominant emotion is amused observation: replacing physical effort with silent staring at unusual locations.
Where does the “Owling” meme come from?
The phenomenon appeared on Reddit on July 11, 2011, in a thread titled 'Seems to be an increase in planking photos, so…'. An image showed a woman squatting on a railing with the caption 'OWLING because planking is so two months ago'. This post directly parodied the then-popular planking trend. Users adopted a posture resembling an owl, staring into the distance. The concept spread quickly to Tumblr, Facebook, and other social networks. Each participant took a photo of this pose in an unusual place. No source confirms the identity of the person in the first image or the exact video origin of the gesture. The expression simply comes from the English word owl meaning owl.
- 2011Appearance of the meme on Reddit on July 11, 2011 in response to planking.
How to use the “Owling” meme
- Post a photo of you squatting on a wall looking at the horizon to respond to a recent trend.
- Use the image to illustrate a moment of contemplative pause during a day out with friends.
- Create a humorous card showing your stoic reaction to a daily problem.
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The “Owling” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 77/100 · #130 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Owling” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Owling 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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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 is owling meme?
It is a 2011 photo challenge where one squats like an owl on a height to parody planking.
Owling origin?
The meme was born on Reddit on July 11, 2011 via an image captioned criticizing planking popularity.
Who invented owling?
The exact author of the first photo remains unknown; the concept emerged collectively on Reddit in July 2011.
Owling vs planking difference?
Planking involves lying flat on the stomach, while owling involves squatting in an owl posture.
How do I get the Owling meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Owling” 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 Owling card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Planking (fad) - Wikipedia · Owling - The 2011 Photo Fad That Replaced Planking · Planking - Mèmologie 2011 - Madmoizelle · checked on October 11, 2026.
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