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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Four Humors” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21946 of the collection, and the 227th 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 Four Humors” meme mean?
This humorous format serves to quickly categorize individuals based on their dominant character traits. It often expresses self-deprecation or simplified social observation. By attributing an ancient liquid to modern behavior, the meme creates comedic contrast between archaic science and contemporary psychology. It allows for light discussion of group dynamics using stereotypes associated with each humor without claiming scientific accuracy.
Where does the “The Four Humors” meme come from?
The conceptual basis stems from ancient Greek medicine, attributed to physician Hippocrates around 400 BC. This theory linked four bodily fluids—blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile—to health balance. Later, physician Galen developed this system by associating specific temperaments: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, and melancholic. Modern internet memes have adopted this historical classification to create humorous quizzes and charts. There is no single viral video or precise original platform documented for the exact term 'The Four Humors' as an isolated meme. Current popularity results from the gradual spread of these concepts in educational formats and online jokes, transforming an obsolete medical doctrine into a playful social classification tool.
- 400 BCHippocrates establishes the theory linking bodily fluids to human health.
How to use the “The Four Humors” meme
- Use this schema to explain why a friend is always late by labeling them as phlegmatic.
- Create a comparison chart to assign roles for each member in a work team or gaming squad.
- Answer a question about your own flaws by describing yourself as melancholic in an ironic way.
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The “The Four Humors” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #227 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The Four Humors” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Four Humors comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common 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 5 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 is the four humors?
It refers to Hippocrates' ancient medical theory linking four bodily fluids to personality temperaments.
The four humors meaning?
The term denotes sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, and melancholic, used today to ironically classify characters.
Who is hippocrates the four humors?
Hippocrates was the ancient Greek physician who formulated this theory around 400 BC, linking body and spirit via four humors.
The four humors meme origin?
The meme does not come from a single source but freely adapts ancient Galenic theory to contemporary internet humor.
How do I get the The Four Humors meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Four Humors” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. 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 Four Humors card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: The four humors | Infographic Dumps · The Four Humors: Ancient Medicine & Personality Types · Memes · checked on October 16, 2026.
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