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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Respect My Authoritah!” is a common card of the Memes World series 77, number 22924 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Respect My Authoritah!” meme mean?
The catchphrase pokes fun at authority turned into a performance. Cartman insists on being treated like a powerful police officer, despite riding a small tricycle. That mismatch makes the scene funny and highlights someone using their position in an excessive or absurd way. The meme works as a reaction to a person demanding obedience, invoking their rank, or suddenly acting bossy.
Where does the “Respect My Authoritah!” meme come from?
The line comes from “Chickenlover,” an episode of the American animated series South Park. Officer Barbrady, who cannot read, asks the children for help, and Cartman is appointed a deputy police officer. Wearing a uniform and riding his small tricycle, he pulls over Randy Marsh, Stan’s father, for speeding. Cartman then hits him with his baton while demanding that he respect his authority. His comic pronunciation, “authoritah,” gives the catchphrase its distinctive sound. The episode is commonly listed as season 2, episode 4, and described as having aired on May 27, 1998. However, the official “You Will Respect My Authoritah!” clip on South Park Studios is linked to episode 3 and dated May 20, 1998. The meme’s first online appearance and original platform are unknown.
- May 20, 1998The official “You Will Respect My Authoritah!” clip on South Park Studios carries this date.
- May 27, 1998“Chickenlover,” commonly listed as season 2, episode 4, is given this air date.
How to use the “Respect My Authoritah!” meme
- React when a coworker suddenly reminds everyone that they are in charge.
- Caption a scene where someone enforces a rule with wildly disproportionate seriousness.
- Mock a person demanding obedience while wielding laughably little authority.
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The “Respect My Authoritah!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 141 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @shiba80801743 |
How to get the “Respect My Authoritah!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Respect My Authoritah! comes out of the Memes World series 77 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 does “Respect My Authoritah!” mean?
It means “respect my authority,” with a deliberately distorted pronunciation. The meme mocks someone demanding respect for their power while using it excessively.
Who says “Respect My Authoritah!”?
Eric Cartman says it in South Park. In the scene, he plays a police officer and confronts Randy Marsh from his tricycle.
Where did the “Respect My Authoritah!” meme come from?
It comes from South Park’s “Chickenlover” episode. Cartman is appointed a deputy officer and demands that Randy respect his authority.
When did the South Park episode “Chickenlover” air?
It is commonly listed as season 2, episode 4, with an air date of May 27, 1998. The official clip listing instead identifies episode 3 and gives May 20, 1998.
How do I get the Respect My Authoritah! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Respect My Authoritah!” is a common card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Respect My Authoritah! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Respect My Authoritah (2) | Bubbles No Me Gusta · Eric Cartman, dressed as a police officer and riding a tricycle, pulls ... · Fall asleep to South Park VS The POLICE · checked on November 3, 2026.
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