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“Paperclip Maximizer”, the rare meme card

Paperclip Maximizer is one of the meme cards you collect in MyMemeCards, the meme card game. “Paperclip Maximizer” is a a rare card of the Memes World series 18, number 5247 of the collection.

Paperclip Maximizer meme card
Number
No. 5247
Rarity
Rare
Collection
Memes World series 18
Meme since
2003
Type
AI-generated
Fame
66/100
Recycle value
10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Meme page views
58,921

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Where the “Paperclip Maximizer” meme comes from

A 2003 thought experiment: an AI that turns everything into paperclips. It haunts tech discussions as the ultimate cautionary tale about uncontrolled optimization.

On the card: Know Your Meme files it as ai-generated, it spread from 2003, its meme page counts 58,921 views.

How to get the “Paperclip Maximizer” meme card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Paperclip Maximizer comes out of the Memes World series 18 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity is worth opening.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that you sign in with Google and 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 with another collector — and a card you keep in double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get the Paperclip Maximizer meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Paperclip Maximizer” is a rare card of the Memes World series 18. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Paperclip Maximizer card?

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

What is the Paperclip Maximizer card worth?

Recycling it gives 10 MemeCoins, three times that for a Shiny printing. Its market price is set by the collectors' own listings and auctions.

Is MyMemeCards free?

Yes. Opening packs and collecting meme cards costs nothing: a free pack every 10 minutes, up to 3 in reserve.

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