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“Riot Dog” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The Riot Dog refers to stray dogs in Athens photographed at Greek protests since 2008.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Riot Dog” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21417 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Riot Dog” meme mean?

This meme humorously personifies a dog as a habitual attendee of riots or rallies. It conveys the idea of a loyal, almost militant spectator watching social unrest with comic dignity. The emotion blends affection for the animal with irony regarding serious political events.

Where does the “Riot Dog” meme come from?

Reports indicate that stray dogs, notably Kanellos, were seen attending demonstrations in Greece starting in 2008. The source text states that the exact origin of the meme, including the mentioned 2007 date, remains unknown and unverifiable. The identity of Kanellos's successor is not confirmed. No specific platform, video, or creator is identified as the original source of this visual urban legend.

How to use the “Riot Dog” meme

  • Post a photo of a dog in a protest context to highlight its unexpected presence.
  • Use the term 'Riot Dog' to ironically comment on animal participation in social debates.
  • Cite Kanellos as an example of loyalty towards Greek protest movements.

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The “Riot Dog” card in MyMemeCards

Riot Dog card
NumberNo. 21417
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame69/100 · #72 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Riot Dog” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Riot Dog comes out of the Memes World series 72 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

Who is the Riot Dog?

It refers to stray dogs in Athens, such as Kanellos, seen at protests since 2008. Their exact origin as a meme remains unknown.

Where does the Riot Dog meme come from?

The precise origin is unknown. Facts rely on observations of dogs in Athens, but no verified source confirms the meme's creation.

Did Kanellos really attend protests?

The source text claims Kanellos was photographed at protests from 2008, but the full authenticity of these accounts is unsourced.

How do I get the Riot Dog meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Riot Dog” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Riot Dog card?

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

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