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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pandemic” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22173 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Pandemic” meme mean?
This format expresses the absurdity of an disproportionate response to a problem. It is used to mock those who adopt extreme, paralyzing, or irrational measures in response to a crisis, often with irony about the paranoia or inefficiency of the management.
Where does the “Pandemic” meme come from?
The source is the Flash game *Pandemic 2* (Dark Realm Studios), released on July 14, 2008. Unlike the cooperative board game by Matt Leacock, this video game invites players to spread a virus. A cult scene shows the leader of Madagascar ordering to "shut down everything." This phrase was popularized via 4chan and Encyclopedia Dramatica. An exact citation appears on GameFAQs on July 19, 2008. A YouTube animation published on July 25, 2008, by Powerpoint12321 then cemented this image in internet culture as a humorous reference.
- July 14, 2008Release of the Flash game *Pandemic 2* by Dark Realm Studios.
- July 19, 2008First documented use of the quote on GameFAQs.
- July 25, 2008Publication of a YouTube animation by Powerpoint12321 popularizing the scene.
How to use the “Pandemic” meme
- Use the image of the Madagascar president to criticize an unjustified total lockdown.
- Quote the cult phrase during a discussion about an excessive reaction to a minor incident.
- Compare a current crisis management to the absurd panic described in the Flash game.
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The “Pandemic” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Pandemic” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pandemic comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
Where does the pandemic meme come from?
It comes from the Flash game *Pandemic 2* released in 2008. The joke relies on a scene where the President of Madagascar orders to shut everything down to stop a virus.
Pandemic meme meaning?
It means that a reaction is totally disproportionate and counterproductive. It mocks those who choose total paralysis rather than a rational solution.
Who is powerpoint12321?
He is a YouTube user who posted an animation on July 25, 2008. His video helped widely distribute the quote from the game *Pandemic 2*.
Is pandemic a real board game?
Yes, there is a cooperative board game called *Pandemic*. However, the meme refers to the video game *Pandemic 2*, which has the opposite goal: destroying humanity.
How do I get the Pandemic meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pandemic” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Pandemic 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 - Wikipedia · Is this a Pandemic rip-off ? :: Plague Inc: Evolved Diskusi Umum · What's going on with the memes about Plague Inc. and Greenland? · checked on October 17, 2026.
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