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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Slacktivism” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21825 of the collection, and the 187th 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 “Slacktivism” meme mean?
The concept captures the irony of feeling morally fulfilled after performing an effortless digital gesture. It is invoked to criticize performative support across social networks, such as posting trendy symbols or forwarding awareness posts, highlighting the vast gap between virtual validation and tangible grassroots involvement.
Where does the “Slacktivism” meme come from?
The phrase was introduced in 1995 by Fred Clark and Dwight Ozard during workshops hosted at the Cornerstone Festival in the United States. Combining “slacker” and “activism,” the term originally had an encouraging connotation, praising small personal deeds like planting a tree over massive protest marches. As digital platforms adopted it, internet culture flipped its meaning into a sharp critique of idle virtual posturing.
- 1995Fred Clark and Dwight Ozard coin the portmanteau at the Cornerstone Festival seminars.
How to use the “Slacktivism” meme
- Liking an online campaign to feel involved without actually helping anyone.
- Replying with a viral hashtag instead of donating or showing up in the streets.
- Signing a digital petition while mistaking a single click for political action.
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The “Slacktivism” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 63/100 · #187 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Slacktivism” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Slacktivism comes out of the Memes World series 73 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 does slacktivism mean?
It refers to minimal, feel-good internet gestures—like resharing a post or signing an e-petition—that demand no real sacrifice and achieve little tangible change.
Who coined slacktivism?
It was introduced in 1995 by Fred Clark and Dwight Ozard during discussions at the American Cornerstone Festival.
Was slacktivism always an insult?
No, it originally held a positive meaning regarding small-scale personal contributions. The internet later repurposed it as a dismissive label for lazy social media posturing.
How do I get the Slacktivism meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Slacktivism” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Slacktivism card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Slacktivism - Wikipedia · Slacktivism | Springer Nature Link · Activism or Slacktivism: Are you actually making a difference? · checked on October 15, 2026.
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