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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Real Men Don't Buy Girls” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22569 of the collection, and the 63rd best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Real Men Don't Buy Girls” meme mean?
Real Men Don't Buy Girls is the slogan of a prevention campaign arguing that real masculinity has nothing to do with exploiting others. Online, it turned into a talking point: some praised the visibility it gave a serious issue, while others criticised the tone of its video format as out of step with the subject. People mention it when discussing celebrity-backed awareness drives, hashtag activism, or the way public figures take up social causes.
Where does the “Real Men Don't Buy Girls” meme come from?
On April 6, 2011, the American nonprofit DNA Foundation, later renamed Thorn and founded by Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, posted a series of videos on its YouTube channel. Hollywood actors including Bradley Cooper and Sean Penn presented paying for sexual services involving minors as unworthy behaviour. A Crowdrise fundraiser ran alongside the videos. The Huffington Post covered the launch on April 11, while other sites criticised the tone of the clips as baffling. The campaign got a second life in April and May 2014, when the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls by Boko Haram sparked #BringBackOurGirls, followed by #RealMenDontBuyGirls, which trended on Twitter in the United States and Nigeria. The Huffington Post published a critical analysis of the campaign on May 20, 2014.
- April 6, 2011The video series launches on the DNA YouTube channel.
- August 14, 2011The campaign's Facebook page is created.
- April-May 2014After the abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls, #RealMenDontBuyGirls trends on Twitter.
- May 20, 2014The Huffington Post runs a critical analysis of the campaign.
How to use the “Real Men Don't Buy Girls” meme
- Cite the campaign when talking about celebrities who back social causes.
- Bring up the slogan in a discussion about whether activist hashtags work.
- Mention it in a debate on how best to raise public awareness of grave issues.
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The “Real Men Don't Buy Girls” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #63 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Real Men Don't Buy Girls” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Real Men Don't Buy Girls comes out of the Memes World series 76 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
What is Real Men Don't Buy Girls?
It is an American awareness campaign launched in 2011 against the exploitation of minors. It relies on YouTube videos featuring well-known actors.
Who started Real Men Don't Buy Girls?
Actors Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, through their DNA Foundation, now called Thorn. Actors such as Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper appeared in the videos.
Why was the campaign criticised?
Some outlets found the tone of the videos puzzling given how serious the subject is. They also debated how effective it really was.
How is it linked to #BringBackOurGirls?
In 2014 the hashtag #RealMenDontBuyGirls was tied to #BringBackOurGirls, which began after Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted. That brought fresh attention to the 2011 campaign.
How do I get the Real Men Don't Buy Girls meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Real Men Don't Buy Girls” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Real Men Don't Buy Girls 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 — Real Men Don't Buy Girls · checked on October 18, 2026.
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