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“Schrute Facts” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

Schrute Facts is a meme where Dwight Schrute contradicts common truths with literal, pedantic details.

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The “Schrute Facts” meme, 2011

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Schrute Facts” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20878 of the collection, and the 92nd best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Schrute Facts” meme mean?

This format expresses annoyance at unnecessary technical corrections. It ridicules those who prioritize factual precision over context or emotion. The humor comes from the gap between social ease and cold, nitpicky refutations typical of a killjoy.

Where does the “Schrute Facts” meme come from?

The meme features Dwight Schrute, played by Rainn Wilson in the US series The Office. It first appeared on Reddit in April 2011. An anonymous user created the 'fact / False' format on Quickmeme on April 15, 2011. The first example cited The Beatles to claim humans need water. The exact TV scene remains unknown. A YouTube compilation was posted on May 16, 2013, but does not prove the origin. Texts are often community-created.

  1. 2011First appearance of the 'fact / False' format on Reddit and Quickmeme in April.

How to use the “Schrute Facts” meme

  • Use this meme to respond to a banal statement with an exaggerated technical correction.
  • Employ it to highlight the pedantic nature of an internet discussion focused on minor details.
  • Share it to mock someone ruining good news with cold, precise facts.

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The “Schrute Facts” card in MyMemeCards

Schrute Facts card
NumberNo. 20878
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame78/100 · #92 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “Schrute Facts” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Schrute Facts comes out of the Memes World series 70 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 schrute facts mean?

It is a meme based on Dwight Schrute from The Office that contradicts obvious truths with literal details.

Schrute facts origin?

The format appeared on Reddit in April 2011 via an anonymous creator on Quickmeme.

Who is dwight schrute?

He is a character played by Rainn Wilson, known for his socially awkward and rigid behavior.

How do I get the Schrute Facts meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Schrute Facts” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Schrute Facts card?

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

Sources: Schrute Facts - Dwight's Best Moments On The Office (HD) · Schrute Facts Meme: The Office 'False' Format Explained · The Office · checked on October 11, 2026.

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