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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Student Athlete / STEM Major” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21110 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “Student Athlete / STEM Major” meme mean?
The meme mocks the self-absorption and social awkwardness of highly dedicated students. It satirizes those who turn every chat into an opportunity to talk about their 'grind' or discipline. The humor stems from the gap between a mundane remark and the obsessive response about physical or academic performance, highlighted by emoji abuse.
Where does the “Student Athlete / STEM Major” meme come from?
This format originated on Twitter on February 26, 2017, via user @beyonseh. A tweet showed a student-athlete responding to a simple greeting with a list of relentless efforts and dreams, accompanied by emojis. The post went viral with nearly 19,000 retweets. On March 15, 2017, the same user adapted the script for STEM majors. These variants caricature the excessive enthusiasm of science and engineering students for their fields, creating a comedic contrast with ordinary daily conversations.
- 2017-02-26Initial tweet posted by @beyonseh defining the student athlete format.
- 2017-03-15Creation of the STEM major variant by the same author on Twitter.
How to use the “Student Athlete / STEM Major” meme
- Respond to a colleague talking about their vacation by reminding them you work as hard as a professional athlete.
- Divert a weather discussion by talking about your intense morning routine and personal goals.
- Narrate a trivial incident as a major sports victory using numerous emojis to emphasize the drama.
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The “Student Athlete / STEM Major” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Student Athlete / STEM Major” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Student Athlete / STEM Major comes out of the Memes World series 71 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
Who is @beyonseh?
This is the Twitter account that originated the meme. They posted the founding tweet in February 2017 before proposing the STEM version a few weeks later.
Student Athlete meme origin?
The meme comes from a single tweet posted on February 26, 2017. It is not a TV show or viral video, but a text-based creation native to Twitter.
What is the STEM major format?
It is an adaptation of the original meme where the arrogant character is a science or engineering student. They justify everything by the intensity of their classes and academic projects.
How do I get the Student Athlete / STEM Major meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Student Athlete / STEM Major” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Student Athlete / STEM Major card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Student Athlete / Stem Major · Student Athlete / STEM Major: Image Gallery · Know Your Meme · checked on October 12, 2026.
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