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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Successful Black Man” is a legendary card of the Memes World series 77, number 22815 of the collection, and the 6th best-known meme of its 138 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Successful Black Man” meme mean?
This humorous format exposes the reader's prejudices by creating an expectation based on racist stereotypes, then immediately defuses it. The main emotion is surprise derived from the contrast between the received idea and the respectable reality presented in the second sentence.
Where does the “Successful Black Man” meme come from?
The photograph originates from a Shutterstock stock image library, titled *Handsome African American business man dressed in a black suit*. The meme was created in 2010 by an anonymous 4chan user who tested the concept in discussion threads before moving it to Meme Generator to facilitate variant creation. Know Your Meme states that the meme’s entry was added on April 25, 2010, and a compilation of examples was published on FunnyJunk on February 25, 2010. The exact date of the first 4chan post remains unknown.
How to use the “Successful Black Man” meme
- Use this format to ironically critique stereotypical expectations towards certain communities.
- Share this image to demonstrate how a prejudice can be subverted with humor.
- Create your own version by replacing the punchline with an unexpected everyday situation.
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The “Successful Black Man” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 87/100 · #6 of 138 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Successful Black Man” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Successful Black Man comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a legendary 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 40 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 successful black man meme mean?
This meme subverts a prejudice by juxtaposing a stereotypical expectation with a mundane or respectable punchline.
Successful black man origin?
The photo is from Shutterstock and the meme appeared on 4chan in 2010, tested by an anonymous user.
Who made the successful black man meme?
The creator is an anonymous 4chan user whose identity has never been publicly revealed.
How do I get the Successful Black Man meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Successful Black Man” is a legendary card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Successful Black Man card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Successful Black Man · [Image - 220842] | Successful Black Man · Successful Black Man - I Will CUT You · checked on October 29, 2026.
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