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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “That Awkward Moment” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21018 of the collection, and the 3rd 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 “That Awkward Moment” meme mean?
This meme expresses shared social embarrassment. It allows users to laugh at uncomfortable but recognizable situations, creating a sense of community around minor social failures. The dominant emotion is complicit awkwardness, turning an unpleasant moment into accessible humorous content.
Where does the “That Awkward Moment” meme come from?
The concept emerges from a Tumblr blog named *ThatAwkardMoment*, launched on October 23, 2010. Massive diffusion follows quickly on Twitter with the creation of TheAwkwardMoment.com and the account @awkwardmoment10 on December 1, 2010. Other similar accounts appear by December 5. The hashtag #thatawkwardmomentwhen becomes a worldwide trending topic by late December 2010. Although *Socially Awkward Penguin* (June 2009) popularized awkward humor on 4chan, it does not constitute the direct origin of this specific textual format.
- October 23, 2010Launch of the initial Tumblr blog bearing the name of the future meme.
- December 1, 2010Creation of the dedicated website and main Twitter account to amplify reach.
- December 5, 2010Appearance of multiple parallel accounts mimicking the format on the microblogging platform.
- Late December 2010The associated hashtag reaches worldwide trending status on Twitter.
How to use the “That Awkward Moment” meme
- Share a personal anecdote where you waved at someone who didn't know you.
- Use the structure to describe an awkward silence during a professional meeting.
- Reply to a friend by citing this formula to comment on their recent fashion mistake.
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The “That Awkward Moment” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 74/100 · #3 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “That Awkward Moment” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; That Awkward Moment 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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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 is that awkward moment meme?
It is a viral text format using an introductory phrase to tell embarrassing social situations. Born on Tumblr in 2010, it dominated Twitter to share universal awkwardness.
Who created that awkward moment?
No specific person is attributed as the sole creator. The movement starts via an anonymous Tumblr blog in October 2010 before being amplified by dedicated Twitter accounts.
That awkward moment origin?
The documented origin goes back to the Tumblr blog *ThatAwkardMoment* on October 23, 2010. Virality occurs next on Twitter in December 2010 via hashtags and specialized accounts.
Is socially awkward penguin the same as that awkward moment?
No. *Socially Awkward Penguin* (2009) predates the text format. It deals with social awkwardness via drawings but is not the direct origin of the phrase “That awkward moment when…”.
How do I get the That Awkward Moment meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “That Awkward Moment” 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 That Awkward Moment card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: That Awkward Moment - Know Your Meme · That Awkward Moment When | That Awkward Moment · everythingiscool.co.uk · 2012/11/15 · uncool-thatUNCOOL: ‘That awkward moment when…’ | Everything is cool. · checked on October 12, 2026.
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