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“Safely Endangered” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Safely Endangered is a webcomic by Chris McCoy, launched on November 11, 2012.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Safely Endangered” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22582 of the collection, and the 80th 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 “Safely Endangered” meme mean?

Safely Endangered refers to an online comic whose charm comes from contrast: a round, adorable style paired with absurd, sometimes deadpan dialogue. As a meme, it recalls the little comics that circulated on Tumblr, where geek nostalgia jokes were traded. The name is misleading, because the series is not about endangered animals but about pop culture and everyday situations, told with a wink and a lot of cuteness, so the sweet surface hides a sharper joke.

Where does the “Safely Endangered” meme come from?

According to Know Your Meme, the first Safely Endangered strip appeared on November 11, 2012, on safelyendangered.com. Creator Chris McCoy originally planned to feature only animals; the title stuck even as the comic moved toward geek culture, awkwardness and human relationships. Strips were posted regularly on Tumblr, drawing hundreds of notes each, with some going much further. On July 5, 2013, the Winnie the Pooh parody “Oh Bother” became the creator's most popular post on the platform. In 2015, the series inspired spin-offs under the title “Sweet Jesus, Pooh! That's Not Honey!” The Know Your Meme page was created in August 2016.

  1. November 11, 2012The first strip is published on safelyendangered.com.
  2. July 5, 2013The parody “Oh Bother” becomes the creator's most popular Tumblr post.
  3. 2015The series inspires “Sweet Jesus, Pooh!” spin-offs.

How to use the “Safely Endangered” meme

  • Share a Safely Endangered strip to illustrate a geeky joke.
  • Mention “Oh Bother” to point to the Winnie the Pooh parody.
  • Recommend the series to anyone who enjoys cute comics with absurd humor.

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The “Safely Endangered” card in MyMemeCards

Safely Endangered card
NumberNo. 22582
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame58/100 · #80 of 298
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Safely Endangered” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Safely Endangered comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 is Safely Endangered?

It is a webcomic by Chris McCoy with cute characters who riff on Pokémon, Mario or Winnie the Pooh with absurd humor.

Who created Safely Endangered?

Chris McCoy created it and published the first strip on November 11, 2012.

Why is it called Safely Endangered?

McCoy first meant to show only animals. The title stayed, even though the comic mostly covers geek culture and daily life.

How do I get the Safely Endangered meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Safely Endangered” is a common 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 Safely Endangered card?

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

Sources: Know Your Meme — Safely Endangered · checked on October 18, 2026.

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