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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “THE BABY” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21638 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 “THE BABY” meme mean?
This meme expresses annoyance at a narrative focus on an emotional element deemed inappropriate. It highlights the contrast between the warrior Samus of previous games and this vulnerable version obsessed with past protection. It serves as ironic mockery of the game's writing style.
Where does the “THE BABY” meme come from?
The phrase originates from Metroid: Other M, released in August 2010. In this title, Samus Aran mentions the Metroid larva she protected in Super Metroid. This reference appears eleven times in the full game dialogue, notably in the intro cinematic recreating the end of the previous game. The meme usage officially begins on May 14, 2011, on 4chan's /m/ board. A user repeats the quote to mock the game's tone. The practice spreads to /v/ and /vg/ boards as absurd spam mocking the writing. On August 6, 2012, a YouTube video titled Metroid Other M: THE BABIES by Michael McGlade amplifies the joke by counting occurrences.
- August 31, 2010Release of Metroid: Other M in the US with the inclusion of the quote in the script.
- May 14, 2011First documented appearance of the meme on 4chan's /m/ board via a repetition of the citation.
- August 6, 2012Publication of the YouTube video Metroid Other M: THE BABIES which counts the term's uses in the game.
How to use the “THE BABY” meme
- Spam "the baby" in comments of a Metroid: Other M review video to highlight repetitive dialogues.
- Use the phrase in response to a comment deemed too sentimental or off-topic in a gaming discussion thread.
- Quote the line to ironize a situation where a character shows excessive anxiety over an harmless object.
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The “THE BABY” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “THE BABY” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; THE BABY comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
The baby meme origin?
The quote comes from the video game Metroid: Other M released in 2010. It is spoken eleven times by Samus Aran regarding the Metroid larva.
Why the the baby meme?
Fans use it to criticize the game's story, considered too focused on emotion and contrary to the usual strong personality of the heroine.
How many times does the baby say in other m?
The character says the phrase eleven times throughout the entire game, according to player analysis and reaction videos.
Who created the the baby meme?
The exact author remains unknown. The first trace dates back to an anonymous 4chan user in May 2011.
How do I get the THE BABY meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “THE BABY” is a rare 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 THE BABY card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: THE BABY | Know Your Meme · Baby | Wikitroid | Fandom - Metroid Wiki · Metroid Other M : THE BABIES | THE BABY - Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.
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