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“Terrence and Phillip” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Terrence and Phillip are fictional Canadian comedians from the animated series South Park.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Terrence and Phillip” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22646 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Terrence and Phillip” meme mean?

This meme often expresses an absurd, childish, or deliberately clumsy situation. It can illustrate content of very low artistic quality, gratuitous humor, or an overreaction to criticism. Users employ it to mock productions deemed too simple, repetitive, or focused on crude gags without narrative depth.

Where does the “Terrence and Phillip” meme come from?

The characters were created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, in response to initial criticisms accusing the show of being poorly animated and dependent on fart jokes. To prove otherwise, they designed Terrence and Phillip as a show-within-a-show that was even more rudimentary. They first appeared on September 17, 1997, in the episode 'Death' (season 1). Their fame grew through dedicated special episodes, notably 'Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus' aired on April 1, 1998, and 'Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow' on July 18, 2001. They are voiced by the creators themselves within the series universe.

  1. September 17, 1997First appearance in the South Park episode 'Death'.
  2. April 1, 1998Airing of the special episode 'Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus'.
  3. July 18, 2001Release of the special episode 'Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow'.

How to use the “Terrence and Phillip” meme

  • Share a low-quality video to highlight its humorous absurdity.
  • Reference the duo during a discussion on extreme minimalist or provocative art.
  • React ironically to a particularly heavy or inappropriate joke.

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The “Terrence and Phillip” card in MyMemeCards

Terrence and Phillip card
NumberNo. 22646
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@ghostcrnt
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Terrence and Phillip” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Terrence and Phillip comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 are Terrence and Phillip?

They are two fictional Canadian comedians created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for South Park. They represent the most basic humor, centered on flatulence.

Where does the Terrence and Phillip meme come from?

The meme comes directly from the animated series South Park, where these characters appear as a television show within the main plot, serving as a parody.

When did they first appear?

They entered on September 17, 1997, in the sixth episode of the first season, titled 'Death', broadcast on Comedy Central.

Why were they created?

The creators invented them to respond to criticisms claiming South Park was poorly animated. They wanted to show they could make something even simpler and more provocative.

How do I get the Terrence and Phillip meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Terrence and Phillip” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Terrence and Phillip 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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