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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sheeple” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21402 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Sheeple” meme mean?
This term expresses contempt for those who blindly follow the crowd or established narratives. It conveys frustration with collective ignorance and manipulation. You use it when someone rejects individual reasoning in favor of groupthink. It serves as a sharp dismissal of uncritical acceptance.
Where does the “Sheeple” meme come from?
Printed references exist from 1945 and 1949, with a known appearance in the Emory University Quarterly in 1950. A documented Usenet post from September 26, 1991, used it regarding white Americans. Its modern popularity stems from the 1980s and 1990s via conspiracy theorist Milton William Cooper. He used it in his show The Hour of the Time to describe manipulated masses. Online, it disqualifies anyone challenging conspiracy claims. The phrase Wake up sheeple! became a satirical cliché.
- 1945Earliest documented printed references to the term appear in historical publications.
- 1950A known publication features the word in the Emory University Quarterly volume.
- 1991A specific Usenet post dated September 26 uses the term in a cultural discussion group.
How to use the “Sheeple” meme
- Use this term to mock followers who share unverified information without questioning its source.
- Employ it in debates to label opponents as victims of mainstream media manipulation.
- Apply this portmanteau to ironically highlight mass adherence to social trends without discernment.
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The “Sheeple” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Sheeple” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sheeple comes out of the Memes World series 72 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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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
Sheeple meaning?
It is a blend of sheep and people describing mindless conformists. It criticizes those who lack independent critical thinking skills.
What does sheeple mean?
The word labels individuals who follow authority blindly. It implies they are easily manipulated like livestock without personal agency.
Sheeple origin?
References date back to 1945, but modern usage comes from Milton William Cooper in the 1980s. A 1991 Usenet post also marks its history.
Who is milton william cooper?
He was an American radio broadcaster and conspiracy theorist. He popularized the term to criticize society and his detractors.
How do I get the Sheeple meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sheeple” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Sheeple card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Sheeple - Know Your Meme · Herd behavior - Wikipedia · What Does It Mean to Be a Sheep: Insult and Reality · checked on October 13, 2026.
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