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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Burger King” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21449 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 Burger King” meme mean?
This meme exploits the visual discomfort caused by the mascot's realistic yet uncanny design. The added question "Where is your God now?" introduces a threatening or blasphemous undertone to the static image. It is often used to express irony against overly serious situations, or simply to provoke comedic unease through the heavy, staring atmosphere of the character.
Where does the “The Burger King” meme come from?
The modern advertising campaign for Burger King was created by the agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky and launched on television in 2004. It featured a commercial titled *Wake Up With the King*, where a man wakes up to find the mascot lying next to him, staring intensely with a breakfast sandwich. The transition to an internet meme occurred on the platform YTMND. On March 28, 2005, user ilpadrino86 published a page titled “WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW?”. This post used a still image from the commercial, pairing the King's fixed gaze with this specific phrase. The caption was not a line from the ad but an added legend that transformed the unsettling commercial image into a symbol of absurd defiance. The meme subsequently spread to forums like 4chan, Fark, and Something Awful, where it was remixed into various humorous or disturbing contexts.
- 2004Launch of the *Wake Up With the King* television advertising campaign by agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky.
- March 28, 2005Publication of the foundational YTMND page "WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW?" by user ilpadrino86, marking the official birth of the meme.
How to use the “The Burger King” meme
- Use the Burger King image to ironically respond to a criticism deemed too serious or pretentious.
- Add the phrase "Where is your God now?" under a weird or embarrassing photo to amplify the comedic awkwardness.
- Reference the meme when discussing confusing or anxiety-inducing television advertising concepts.
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The “The Burger King” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The Burger King” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Burger King comes out of the Memes World series 72 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
What does the burger king meme mean?
The meme derives its power from the visual discomfort of the fixed-face mascot and the phrase "Where is your God now?". This combination turns an unsettling commercial into an absurd threat or challenge, used to create comedic unease or irony.
Burger king meme origin?
It comes from a 2004 TV ad called *Wake Up With the King* by Crispin Porter + Bogusky. The actual internet meme was born on YTMND on March 28, 2005, via a page posted by ilpadrino86.
Who is ilpadrino86?
ilpadrino86 is the anonymous YTMND user who posted the founding page on March 28, 2005. No further public information identifies this person behind the username.
Is burger king meme real?
The mascot is real and stems from actual Burger King ads. However, the phrase "Where is your God now?" is not spoken in the original commercial; it is an internet-added legend created on YTMND.
How do I get the The Burger King meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Burger King” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. 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 Burger King card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: The Burger King Meme: Creepy King Mascot Explained · Where Is Your God Now? | Know Your Meme · Burger King | Know Your Meme · checked on October 13, 2026.
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