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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Stop Liking What I Don't Like” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21705 of the collection, and the 31st 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 Liking What I Don't Like” meme mean?
The caption expresses frustration towards those who systematically criticize popular content simply because they want to be different. It targets critics who label something as bad based solely on personal dislike, ignoring broader appreciation. The emotion conveyed is annoyance at this contradictory behavior, often amplified by the pouting expression of the child in the image.
Where does the “Stop Liking What I Don't Like” meme come from?
The legend originated on the forum 4chan in 2009 during a discussion about the anime *Clannad*. A user heavily criticized the series, prompting the viral response: “STOP LIKING WHAT I DON’T LIKE GOD DAMN IT.” Although the exact date of this initial post is unknown, it is considered the textual origin. Contrary to appearances, it does not come from a TV show or a video with children. The earliest known visual appearance was uploaded to YouTube on September 16, 2011, by user Mushrooms, showing a man watching his sandwich fall. A popular variant featuring two children playing chess was later shared on Memecenter on December 27, 2011, cementing the association between the phrase and angry kid imagery.
- 2009First known textual occurrence on 4chan during a controversy surrounding the anime Clannad.
- September 16, 2011Upload on YouTube by Mushrooms of an old video showing a dropped sandwich, associated with the phrase.
- December 27, 2011Spread of a popular variant on Memecenter featuring two children playing chess.
How to use the “Stop Liking What I Don't Like” meme
- Use this card to ironically reply to a negative comment on a widely loved movie.
- Share the image when someone criticizes a traditional dish despite its popularity among most guests.
- Employ it to point out that a minority opinion is trying to impose its negative view on the whole group.
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The “Stop Liking What I Don't Like” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Stop Liking What I Don't Like” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Stop Liking What I Don't Like 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
Where does the meme stop liking what i don't like come from?
It originates from a message posted on the forum 4chan in 2009, within a controversy about the anime Clannad. The original phrase was an angry reaction to an unjustified criticism.
Who is mushroms stop liking things?
Mushrooms is the username of the person who uploaded to YouTube on September 16, 2011, an old video showing a man watching his sandwich get destroyed. This video popularized the visual association of the phrase.
Stop liking what i don't like meaning?
It means you should stop saying something is bad just because you don’t like it, especially if everyone else enjoys it. It is a critique of systematic opposition.
What is the chess kids meme?
It is a very widespread visual variant published late 2011 on Memecenter. It shows two focused children playing chess, accompanied by the caption to highlight a futile argument or disagreement.
How do I get the Stop Liking What I Don't Like meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Stop Liking What I Don't Like” 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 Stop Liking What I Don't Like card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Stop Liking What I Don't Like · Stop Liking What I Don't Like: Image Gallery · It's okay to not like things | Stop Liking What I Don't Like · checked on October 15, 2026.
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