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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sloths” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21335 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Sloths” meme mean?
This phenomenon expresses a sweet fascination with extreme slowness and the innocent charm of sloths. It highlights their appearance, often deemed cute or funny, transforming their passive nature into a massive sharing topic. The dominant emotion is affection mixed with amusement at their inability to move quickly, creating a strong online bond through their apparent calm.
Where does the “Sloths” meme come from?
The exact origin of a single meme remains unknown, but Know Your Meme published its entry on March 20, 2013. The main documented trigger is a video uploaded on April 26, 2010, by Mermaid5651, showing a sloth crossing a road slowly in Costa Rica, helped by a motorcyclist. On May 14, 2011, Chema Leon posted a montage set to *I Believe I Can Fly*, titled « Sloth’s Perspective ». Reuploaded by timah99, it surpassed seven million views by March 2013. General obsession rise is dated from October 2012. The term covers viral videos, images, Tumblr blogs, and macros without a single platform.
- 2010Mermaid5651’s video shows a sloth being rescued in Costa Rica.
- 2011Chema Leon publishes the musical montage « Sloth’s Perspective ».
- 2012Sources date the beginning of the general online obsession surge.
- 2013Know Your Meme officially lists the entry on March 20 after popularity peaked.
How to use the “Sloths” meme
- Share a sleeping animal photo to illustrate one's own lack of morning energy.
- Use the phrase « Socially Lazy Sloth » to politely justify refusing a social outing.
- Reference the motorcyclist video to evoke a kind gesture towards a vulnerable being.
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The “Sloths” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Sloths” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sloths 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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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
Sloths meme meaning?
It refers to the viral enthusiasm for sloths, highlighting their comedic slowness and cute appearance.
Sloths meme origin?
No single source is identified; virality relies on key videos including Mermaid5651’s 2010 clip.
Socially Lazy Sloth meaning?
This variant uses animal laziness as a humorous metaphor to avoid forced social interactions.
Who is Chema Leon meme?
He created the viral « Sloth’s Perspective » montage in 2011, greatly contributing to the subject's fame.
How do I get the Sloths meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sloths” 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 Sloths card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Sloths | Know Your Meme · Sloths Meme: Origin, Viral Video and Image Macros Explained · Know Your Meme · checked on October 13, 2026.
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