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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Guy Behind Omar Soliman” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21451 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 Guy Behind Omar Soliman” meme mean?
This meme conveys a sense of looming threat, mystery, or inevitable observation. It represents someone watching silently with unsettling intensity, often used to depict situations where an authoritative or eerie figure monitors events without direct involvement. The dominant emotion is unease mixed with curiosity.
Where does the “The Guy Behind Omar Soliman” meme come from?
The image originates from a televised address on February 11, 2011, when Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman announced President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation. Behind him stood an officer with a stern, fixed expression that captured public attention. Initially identified as Lieutenant Colonel Hussein Sherif, leading special forces units, his anonymity and intense demeanor sparked jokes and speculation on social media. Internet users quickly remixed his photo through Photoshop, placing him in various humorous or satirical contexts, turning this political moment into a viral icon.
- February 11, 2011Broadcast of the televised address announcing Mubarak's resignation.
How to use the “The Guy Behind Omar Soliman” meme
- Place the officer behind someone in everyday scenes to highlight uncomfortable surveillance.
- Use the image to comment on political situations where authority appears to watch without acting.
- Insert the character into funny edits to evoke a mysterious or threatening presence.
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The “The Guy Behind Omar Soliman” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21451 |
|---|---|
| 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 Guy Behind Omar Soliman” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Guy Behind Omar Soliman 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
Who is the guy behind Omar Soliman?
He is Lieutenant Colonel Hussein Sherif, an Egyptian special forces officer present during the announcement of Mubarak’s resignation in 2011.
Why did this stare become famous?
His intense, fixed expression caught public attention, becoming a symbol of mystery and unease before being turned into a meme.
How is this meme used today?
It is employed to illustrate an observing, threatening, or simply bizarre presence, often through humorous photo edits.
How do I get the The Guy Behind Omar Soliman meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Guy Behind Omar Soliman” 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 Guy Behind Omar Soliman card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: The Meme-ing of Revolution: Creativity, Folklore, and the ... - Jadaliyya · E-Humor in Egypt: The Man Behind Omar Suleiman Meme · الرجل الواقف خلف عمر سليمان يحرك مخيلة الشبكة المصرية · checked on October 13, 2026.
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