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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Schrödinger’s Cat” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75, number 22486 of the collection, and the 70th 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 “Schrödinger’s Cat” meme mean?
Schrödinger’s cat stands for uncertainty: until you look, every outcome stays on the table. Online, it labels any double, incompatible state, like a message sent but unread, an exam grade not yet checked, or a dish both delicious and ruined. The feeling blends suspense with nerdy humor, the fun of borrowing a physics idea for an everyday dilemma. Add a cat in a box and everyone gets the joke immediately.
Where does the “Schrödinger’s Cat” meme come from?
Erwin Schrödinger devised the scenario in 1935 to challenge the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. A cat sits in a closed box with a radioactive source and a mechanism that could kill it. Until someone opens the box, its state remains undetermined. The idea was already discussed on Usenet in May 1990. It then became a recurring motif online: a T-shirt sold in 2004, an xkcd comic in January 2006 and a LOLCat in June 2007. Portal 2 twisted it in 2011, and Google marked Schrödinger’s birthday with a Doodle in August 2013. The experiment was never meant as a joke: Schrödinger wanted to show how strange it sounds to apply quantum rules to a large object. That serious origin is exactly what makes the internet versions funny, since the paradox is trimmed down to a single comic idea.
- 1935Erwin Schrödinger proposes his thought experiment.
- January 2006An xkcd comic uses the paradox as its punchline.
- June 2007A LOLCat shows a cat in a cardboard box.
- August 2013Google honors Schrödinger’s birthday with a cat Doodle.
How to use the “Schrödinger’s Cat” meme
- Describe an unopened reply that could be good or bad news.
- Call your exam result Schrödinger’s grade until the website loads.
- Caption a photo of a cat sitting in a cardboard box.
- Mock an argument that defends two opposite ideas at once.
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The “Schrödinger’s Cat” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #70 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Schrödinger’s Cat” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Schrödinger’s Cat comes out of the Memes World series 75 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
What is Schrödinger’s cat?
It is a 1935 thought experiment where a cat in a closed box counts as both alive and dead until the box is opened. It illustrates a paradox in quantum mechanics.
Is Schrödinger’s cat real?
No, it is purely imaginary. Schrödinger wanted to show how odd some interpretations of quantum physics sound, not to harm an animal.
Why is Schrödinger’s cat a meme?
The idea of something being true and false at once fits countless funny situations. Webcomics, LOLCats and videos spread it.
Who invented Schrödinger’s cat?
Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger proposed it in 1935 as a critique of the Copenhagen interpretation.
How do I get the Schrödinger’s Cat meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Schrödinger’s Cat” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Schrödinger’s Cat card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Schrödinger’s Cat · checked on October 18, 2026.
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