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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Red Guy Blue Guy” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22094 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Red Guy Blue Guy” meme mean?
This visual format serves to quickly comment on political or social hierarchies. It frequently contrasts the people (blue) with the state or an elite (red). By altering the posture or context of the silhouettes, creators highlight critiques, injustices, or ideological imbalances, such as between capitalism and socialism.
Where does the “Red Guy Blue Guy” meme come from?
The source image was created by DeviantArt user miniamericanflags on February 11, 2007, initially to criticize socialism. Although the exact title of this first post is unknown, the platform and date are documented. Its first recorded appearance online occurred on 4chan on September 13, 2009. Since the original thread was deleted (404 error), an earlier appearance remains possible but unverified. Diffusion expanded that same day on the Breakbeat Science Forum, followed by a compilation post on Reddit on September 30, 2009.
- 2007Creation of the image by miniamericanflags on DeviantArt on February 11 to critique socialism.
- 2009First recorded appearance on 4chan on September 13, followed by diffusion on the Breakbeat Science Forum.
- 2009Publication of a compilation including the meme on Reddit on September 30, 2009.
How to use the “Red Guy Blue Guy” meme
- Use the silhouettes to compare the citizen's position against government decisions.
- Illustrate an ideological opposition between free market principles and state interventionism.
- Show an asymmetric power struggle between a ruling minority and the majority.
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The “Red Guy Blue Guy” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Red Guy Blue Guy” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Red Guy Blue Guy 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
Who created Red Guy Blue Guy?
The image was designed by DeviantArt user miniamericanflags in February 2007. The real identity behind this pseudonym is not public.
What does the red character mean?
The red character generally represents authority, power, or a dominant figure such as a leader or the state.
Where does the Red Guy Blue Guy meme come from?
It originates from a DeviantArt image from 2007, widely disseminated online in September 2009 via 4chan and Reddit.
How do I get the Red Guy Blue Guy meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Red Guy Blue Guy” 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 Red Guy Blue Guy card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Red Guy Blue Guy | Know Your Meme · Politics / Government · Internet Meme Database | Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.
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