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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Stolen Valor Confrontations” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21784 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 “Stolen Valor Confrontations” meme mean?
The core emotion is moral relief mixed with satisfaction from popular justice. These sequences show an arrogant individual being publicly debunked for invented war stories. The audience enjoys the sudden power shift: the liar loses their supposed status against factual truth. It is a form of social catharsis against hypocrisy and undue appropriation of real sacrifices.
Where does the “Stolen Valor Confrontations” meme come from?
The exact term and foundational video remain unknown according to available sources. No single creator is identified for the year 2009 mentioned. The concept stems from the US Stolen Valor Act application. A major viral video features Ryan Berk, a former sergeant of the 101st Airborne Division. He questions a man at the Oxford Valley Mall in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on Black Friday, November 28, 2014. A report was published on December 3, 2014. The exact upload date remains unclear. ABC News also aired a segment on December 26, 2014 titled Stolen Valor. These elements confirm journalistic usage but not precise meme origin.
- 2009Year indicated for the general concept without an identified foundational video source.
- November 28, 2014Filmed incident involving Ryan Berk at the Oxford Valley Mall.
- December 3, 2014Publication of a report detailing the viral confrontation.
- December 26, 2014Broadcast of a similar segment by ABC News on military impostures.
How to use the “Stolen Valor Confrontations” meme
- Share a video during a debate to illustrate a blatant lie detected by facts.
- Use the clip as an ironic response to someone exaggerating their professional skills.
- Cite the Ryan Berk example to emphasize the importance of respecting real veterans.
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The “Stolen Valor Confrontations” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #120 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Stolen Valor Confrontations” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Stolen Valor Confrontations 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 is stolen valor confrontations?
It refers to videos showing citizens or veterans confronting people lying about their military service.
Who is ryan berk?
Ryan Berk is a former sergeant of the 101st Airborne Division known for filming a viral confrontation in 2014.
Stolen valor meaning?
It denotes falsely claiming to have received decorations or served in the military to gain respect or benefits.
Stolen valor act law?
US law fraudulently prohibits claiming unearned military decorations, punishing such acts with prison or fines.
How do I get the Stolen Valor Confrontations meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Stolen Valor Confrontations” 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 Stolen Valor Confrontations card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Memes · Stolen Valor (Video 2021) - IMDb · Know Your Meme: Internet Meme Database · checked on October 15, 2026.
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