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“Stop Das Gay” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Stop Das Gay” is a meme featuring the Kiss of Judas.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Stop Das Gay” meme, 2011

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Stop Das Gay” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21399 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Stop Das Gay” meme mean?

This humorous format satirizes situations where two men share physical or emotional closeness perceived as excessive. The comedy stems from the disconnect: characters attempt to reject this proximity using homophobic terms, but their inner thoughts reveal they are far from indifferent. It captures the tension between traditional masculinity pressures and genuine affection, creating a recognizable social awkwardness that audiences instantly relate to.

Where does the “Stop Das Gay” meme come from?

The meme originated on June 5, 2011, on Tumblr. User tomatoneedles posted an image depicting the Kiss of Judas, showing Judas Iscariot kissing Jesus to betray him. This biblical scene was repurposed to symbolize awkward male intimacy. The concept gained traction via an audio video uploaded to YouTube on October 30, 2011, by Punkiit, titled stop Judas that’s gay. This track dramatized the internal captions associated with the original image, reinforcing the idea of monologues missing the irony entirely. The combination of sacred imagery and absurd internal dialogue created a lasting viral template.

  1. 2011Image of the Kiss of Judas posted on Tumblr by tomatoneedles.
  2. 2011Release of the dramatic audio video on YouTube by Punkiit.

How to use the “Stop Das Gay” meme

  • Use this meme to comment on a photo where two friends hug excessively in public.
  • Share it when you witness an interaction between male colleagues whose camaraderie seems too strong.
  • Employ it to laugh at your own embarrassed reaction to sudden displays of male affection.

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The “Stop Das Gay” card in MyMemeCards

Stop Das Gay card
NumberNo. 21399
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame69/100 · #72 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Stop Das Gay” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Stop Das Gay 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

What does Stop Das Gay mean?

It is a meme using the Kiss of Judas image to ridicule excessive bromance. Internal monologues ironically criticize male intimacy while revealing its presence.

What is the origin of the Stop Das Gay image?

The image comes from artwork depicting Judas betraying Jesus. It was adapted online to represent awkward male closeness.

Who created the Stop Das Gay meme?

Tumblr user tomatoneedles shared the initial visual version in June 2011. Punkiit later distributed an audio version on YouTube in October of that year.

Why is Judas used in this meme?

Judas' gesture involves intimate physical contact masked by betrayal. It serves as a perfect metaphor for ambiguous and awkward male relationships.

How do I get the Stop Das Gay meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Stop Das Gay” 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 Stop Das Gay card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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