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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#SorryFeminists” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21743 of the collection, and the 120th 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 “#SorryFeminists” meme mean?
This meme expresses a sharp satire against prejudices that claim a woman cannot be feminist, attractive, and joyful simultaneously. By pushing the absurdity to apologizing for simple pleasures, creators highlight the stupidity of sexist clichés. It is a rhetorical weapon that flips criticism to reveal its logical emptiness.
Where does the “#SorryFeminists” meme come from?
The hashtag originated on Twitter in October 2012, following a tweet by Deborah Needleman, editor-in-chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. She described writer Katie Roiphe as 'sexy (sorry, feminists), smart, and sassy' at a New York Public Library event. The exact date remains unknown. Critic Emily Nussbaum reacted ironically, questioning if the tweet came from 1963. Irin Carmon and Anna Holmes later popularized the hashtag. A dedicated Tumblr for GIFs accompanied the phenomenon. The goal was to ridicule the idea that feminism excludes sensuality or simple joy.
How to use the “#SorryFeminists” meme
- Use it to mock sexist criticisms disguised as compliments.
- Add it to your sentence to highlight the absurdity of gendered prejudice.
- Employ it in debates to show that feminism and pleasure are compatible.
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The “#SorryFeminists” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #120 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “#SorryFeminists” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #SorryFeminists 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
#SorryFeminists meaning?
It is a satirical hashtag mocking antifeminist stereotypes by pretending to apologize for ordinary behaviors.
Who started #SorryFeminists?
The hashtag emerged after a tweet by Deborah Needleman in 2012, then popularized by Irin Carmon and Anna Holmes.
Why #SorryFeminists?
It aims to demonstrate the absurdity of stereotypes that oppose feminism and traditional femininity or pleasure.
How do I get the #SorryFeminists meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#SorryFeminists” 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 #SorryFeminists card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Sorry Feminists—NOT! - The American Prospect · #sorryfeminists: mais si les féministes ont de l'humour ! · Literary Feuds of 2012 · checked on October 15, 2026.
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