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“Poop Emoji” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The Poop Emoji is the pictogram of a smiling pile that reached iPhones in 2010 with Unicode 6.0.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Poop Emoji” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75, number 22481 of the collection, and the 64th 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 “Poop Emoji” meme mean?

The Poop Emoji says “that is bad” without any meanness: people drop it under a poor post, a disappointing movie or a failed idea. Its smile softens the verdict and makes it a tool for self-mockery when commenting on one’s own blunder. Everyone reads it their own way, and some even see chocolate ice cream. The contrast between the subject and the friendly face does the work: the judgment is harsh, yet the packaging stays funny. That is why it shows up as often among friends as under public messages.

Where does the “Poop Emoji” meme come from?

The emoji joined Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and appeared on Apple’s iPhone. Its first design was realistic, with flies circling, before it received a smiling face in the spirit of the manga Dr. Slump. Darick Tong, Darren Lewis, Takeshi Kishimoto and Katsuhiko Momoi are credited among its creators. Gmail reportedly hesitated at first, worried it might upset users, before being persuaded of its usefulness. Dazed, the Huffington Post and BuzzFeed commented on its popularity, and it inspired pillows and slippers. On November 2, 2017, BuzzFeed reported a dispute inside the Unicode Consortium over adding a frowning version for 2018. Typographers Michael Everson and Andrew West opposed such additions, judging the process too commercial and frivolous. The emoji’s makers eventually convinced the email service that the symbol had a real use.

  1. 2010The emoji enters Unicode 6.0 and arrives on iPhone.
  2. November 2, 2017BuzzFeed reports a disagreement over a frowning version for 2018.

How to use the “Poop Emoji” meme

  • Reply with the emoji to a post that offers nothing of interest.
  • Put it after your own mistake to laugh before anyone else does.
  • Rate a letdown movie or game with it in a message to friends.
  • Drop it in a chat to play down a bad result.

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The “Poop Emoji” card in MyMemeCards

Poop Emoji 💩 card
NumberNo. 22481
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame71/100 · #64 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Poop Emoji” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Poop Emoji comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a rare 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 10 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 the smiling pile emoji mean?

It often marks low-quality content, or serves as self-deprecating humor. It can also be used purely for laughs.

When did it arrive on iPhone?

In 2010, with Unicode 6.0, according to Know Your Meme.

Who created the Poop Emoji?

Darick Tong, Darren Lewis, Takeshi Kishimoto and Katsuhiko Momoi are credited with developing it.

Why does it have a smiling face?

The cuter version with a face draws on the manga Dr. Slump, which features a similar character.

How do I get the Poop Emoji meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Poop Emoji” is a rare 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 Poop Emoji card?

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

Sources: Know Your Meme — Poop Emoji 💩 · checked on October 18, 2026.

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