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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Spongebob Cops” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22102 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Spongebob Cops” meme mean?
This meme expresses humorous, exaggerated punishment. It indicates that someone has committed a serious or absurd fault, warranting immediate police intervention. The dominant emotion is laughter at the overzealousness of law enforcement, used to virtually call out misbehavior without real violence.
Where does the “Spongebob Cops” meme come from?
The image comes from the episode "The Smoking Peanut" of *SpongeBob SquarePants*, aired in the US on May 12, 2001. In this scene, SpongeBob is questioned by agents after a zoo incident. The specific screenshot used as the model has no identified author or precise pre-viral circulation date. The meme exploded on Reddit in June 2017. On June 6, user Baglez posted it on r/dankmemes with the caption "when someone posts a one-month old meme", garnering over 2,600 points. That same day, fybatkombat shared it on r/MemeEconomy, receiving over 7,400 upvotes. This simultaneous dual publication catalyzed its massive spread across the platform.
- May 12, 2001Airing of the episode "The Smoking Peanut" containing the original scene.
- June 6, 2017Viral publication on Reddit by users Baglez and fybatkombat.
How to use the “Spongebob Cops” meme
- Use the image to signal that a joke is too old or outdated.
- Post the card to publicly criticize disrespectful online behavior.
- Employ the meme to dramatize a minor mistake made by a friend.
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The “Spongebob Cops” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #53 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Spongebob Cops” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Spongebob Cops 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
What does the Spongebob Cops meme mean?
It symbolizes the immediate arrival of police or punishment for bad behavior or a fault.
Where does the Spongebob cops image come from?
It is extracted from the episode "The Smoking Peanut" aired in 2001, where agents question SpongeBob.
Who created the Spongebob Cops meme?
The original screenshot has no known author, but its popularity on Reddit dates back to June 2017 via several users.
How do I get the Spongebob Cops meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Spongebob Cops” 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 Spongebob Cops card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Spongebob Cops · patrick formation meme | SpongeBob Cop Formation · SPONGEBOB MEMES | SpongeBob SquarePants · checked on October 16, 2026.
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