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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Great Giraffe Challenge” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21434 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 Great Giraffe Challenge” meme mean?
This meme represents playful social bonding and good-natured teasing. Accepting the challenge shows willingness to participate in internet culture. Failing becomes a humorous badge of honor; wearing the giraffe profile pic publicly signals that you were gently tricked by a friend, turning a logic error into a shared social experience.
Where does the “The Great Giraffe Challenge” meme come from?
The phenomenon emerged on Facebook and YouTube in October 2013. Vlogger Andrew Strugnell played a pivotal role by publishing an explanatory video and creating a dedicated page on October 26, 2013. While the riddle itself has unknown origins, Strugnell reportedly adopted the concept after seeing it associated with his friend Tim Hodge. The mechanic relied on private messaging to prevent public answers in comments. The viral question asked what you open first at 3 AM when the doorbell rings. Since the expected answer is 'eyes', any other response triggered the visual penalty: changing your profile picture to a giraffe for three days. This simple constraint drove massive adoption, turning user profiles into public proof of participation in the social game.
- October 26, 2013Andrew Strugnell publishes the official video and Facebook page for the challenge.
How to use the “The Great Giraffe Challenge” meme
- Send the riddle to friends to test their quick thinking and sense of humor.
- Change your profile picture to a giraffe to show you lost the game with good grace.
- Continue the chain by sending the challenge to others as soon as you receive the question.
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The “The Great Giraffe Challenge” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21434 |
|---|---|
| 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 Great Giraffe Challenge” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Great Giraffe Challenge 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 is the Great Giraffe Challenge?
It was a viral 2013 Facebook game where users answered a riddle privately or posted a giraffe profile picture if they failed.
Who created the Great Giraffe Challenge?
Vlogger Andrew Strugnell is credited with popularizing the challenge through a YouTube video and Facebook page in October 2013.
What is the answer to the giraffe riddle?
The correct answer is 'eyes', because you open your eyes before anything else when hearing a doorbell at 3 AM.
How do I get the The Great Giraffe Challenge meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Great Giraffe Challenge” 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 Great Giraffe Challenge card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Why giraffes are invading your Facebook timeline - WACH · Giraffe Riddle: Why Your Facebook Friends Have Turned Into Giraffes · BookNAround · checked on October 13, 2026.
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