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“Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049 meme uses scenes from the sci-fi film to depict sadness or loneliness.

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The “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” is an epic card of the Memes World series 76, number 22657 of the collection, and the 91st 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 “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” meme mean?

This visual conveys inner emptiness, isolation, or silent despair. The image shows K, injured and staring at a holographic advertisement bathed in purple light. This frozen posture evokes emotional distress against an indifferent world. Users employ it to signal feelings of being alone, sad, or disconnected from reality without necessarily seeking immediate solutions. It is a visual expression of vulnerability and resignation in modern loneliness.

Where does the “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” meme come from?

The meme originates from the 2017 film *Blade Runner 2049*, where Ryan Gosling plays K, a lonely android. The iconic scene features the character injured while observing a holographic advertisement under distinctive purple lighting. Although the exact initial broadcast date remains unknown, the image circulated widely after the film’s release. On October 8, 2017, an anonymous 4chan user posted a edit turning K into a “Wojak.” On October 14, the Twitter account @BibLando shared a montage replacing characters with Grape-kun and Hululu. On October 16, another anonymous post integrated the image into a greentext. These shares popularized the scene as a symbol of melancholy.

  1. 2017Release of *Blade Runner 2049* and distribution of the iconic scene.
  2. October 8, 2017Posting of a K-to-Wojak edit on 4chan.
  3. October 14, 2017Sharing of a montage by the Twitter account @BibLando.
  4. October 16, 2017Integration of the image into an anonymous greentext on 4chan.

How to use the “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” meme

  • Share this image to signal a particularly difficult or discouraging day.
  • Use the GIF in a conversation to express loneliness without words.
  • Add an ironic caption describing a painful personal situation to illustrate one’s mindset.

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The “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” card in MyMemeCards

Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049 card
NumberNo. 22657
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@criminel_soyeux
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049 comes out of the Memes World series 76 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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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 the Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049 meme mean?

It represents sadness, loneliness, or existential despair through a scene from the film.

Where does this meme come from?

It stems from a scene in *Blade Runner 2049* (2017) popularized on 4chan and Twitter in October 2017.

Who is Ryan Gosling in this meme?

He portrays K, a lonely android whose emotional resonance connects with users.

How to use this meme correctly?

To express sincere or ironic melancholy, often accompanied by a personal caption.

How do I get the Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049 meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049” is an epic 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 Ryan Gosling Blade Runner 2049 card?

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

Sources: www.insidermemes.com › ryan-gosling-blad-runnerRyan Gosling (Blad Runner) Meme Template | Insider Memes ... · Movie lines that became internet slang | Indiatimes: Latest ... · The Secret Behind Ryan Gosling’s Grip On Young Men · checked on October 21, 2026.

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