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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Rip and Tear” is an epic card of the Memes World series 74, number 22018 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Rip and Tear” meme mean?
The phrase embodies chaotic rage and brutal simplicity. It is used to parody an extreme reaction or unwavering determination against any obstacle. The humor stems from the contrast between the violent act and the childish explanation provided by the hero.
Where does the “Rip and Tear” meme come from?
The meme originates from the promotional comic *Doom: Knee-Deep in the Dead*, published in 1996 by Marvel and id Software. Distributed at E3, this sixteen-page fanzine features DoomGuy wielding a berserk pack. He confronts a Cyberdemon and shouts: “Rip and tear your guts! You are huge! That means you have huge guts!” The scene was largely forgotten until 2005, when fans created pages on YTMND and the Doom Wiki. The phrase then spread widely on Reddit throughout the 2010s, before being officially adopted in the game DOOM (2016).
- 1996Publication of the promotional comic *Doom: Knee-Deep in the Dead* at E3.
- 2005Creation of dedicated pages on YTMND and the Doom Wiki by the community.
How to use the “Rip and Tear” meme
- Use the image to react to a situation requiring a radical and uncompromising solution.
- Quote the full line to mock a simplistic explanation for a complex problem.
- Use the phrase as a hashtag to accompany a video showing massive destruction.
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The “Rip and Tear” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 76/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Rip and Tear” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Rip and Tear comes out of the Memes World series 74 as an epic 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 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Rip and Tear meme origin?
The phrase comes from the comic *Doom: Knee-Deep in the Dead* released in 1996. It is spoken by DoomGuy during a fight with a Cyberdemon.
Rip and Tear meaning?
Literally “tear and rip”, it symbolizes frenetic violence. In the meme context, it parodies the hero's absurdly simplistic logic.
Rip and Tear who speaks?
It is DoomGuy, the protagonist of the Doom series. It is a comic book character, so there is no identified actor.
How do I get the Rip and Tear meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Rip and Tear” is an epic 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 Rip and Tear card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Rip and Tear | Know Your Meme · Что за мем Rip And Tear из игры Doom - Memepedia · Rip and tear · checked on October 16, 2026.
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