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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sign Holding Meme” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21935 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Sign Holding Meme” meme mean?
This format expresses the desire to publicly display support for a cause, usually via a selfie. It highlights the gap between displayed intent and real impact, termed slacktivism. The user seeks to show social awareness while limiting physical effort to a photo.
Where does the “Sign Holding Meme” meme come from?
The practice emerged during the We Are the 99 Percent movement in New York in 2011. A Tumblr blog launched by an activist named Chris invited readers to write their feelings about the US economic situation. The instruction was to photograph this handwritten text and send it. Sources cite dates ranging from August 3 to August 23, 2011, for the official launch. The title drew from a poster distributed during early Occupy general assemblies. This initiative aimed to visually represent popular discontent regarding economic inequality.
- August 2011Launch of the We Are the 99 Percent blog on Tumblr by activist Chris.
- September 8, 2011Publication of the first contributions photographing handwritten messages about the economic crisis.
How to use the “Sign Holding Meme” meme
- Post a photo with a sign criticizing a current trend to mark your ideological stance.
- Join a viral challenge by holding a humorous message about your daily habits.
- Use this format to subtly support a charity without direct financial commitment.
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The “Sign Holding Meme” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Sign Holding Meme” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sign Holding Meme comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
Sign Holding meme origin?
The format comes from the We Are the 99 Percent Tumblr blog launched in 2011 during the Occupy Wall Street movement. A New York activist asked people to photograph their ideas on the economic crisis.
What is slacktivism?
Slacktivism refers to lazy activism where engagement is limited to symbolic online gestures. It allows showing support without major effort or personal risk.
Who is Chris We Are the 99 Percent?
Chris is the pseudonym of the activist who created the initial blog in 2011. His exact identity remains poorly documented in available mainstream sources.
How do I get the Sign Holding Meme meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sign Holding Meme” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Sign Holding Meme card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Sign Holding | Know Your Meme · Click to make a banger. · Dude With Sign | Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.
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