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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Mask” is an epic card of the Memes World series 76, number 22624 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “The Mask” meme mean?
Quoting The Mask means invoking the burst of comic energy of an ordinary man freed from every inhibition. The film remains tied to Jim Carrey’s grimaces, transformations and cartoon-style humor. Online, the reference illustrates a sudden personality flip, an overdose of confidence, or the urge to blow everything up after a week of behaving. It also carries a strong dose of 1990s nostalgia, the era of family comedies you could rewatch on a loop.
Where does the “The Mask” meme come from?
The Mask opened in the United States and Canada on 29 July 1994 and in France on 26 October 1994. Directed by Chuck Russell, it draws on a comic book series from Dark Horse Comics. Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, a timid bank clerk. After diving into the water to help someone, he finds a strange mask among the debris. Once on his face, it turns him into an exuberant, near-indestructible figure, a living cartoon. The cast also features Cameron Diaz, in her first film role, as cabaret singer Tina Carlyle, along with Peter Greene, Peter Riegert and Richard Jeni. Stanley’s dog Milo, a Jack Russell terrier played by Max, was created for the film and later brought into the comics. Clips from the movie have kept circulating as GIFs, edits and meme references ever since.
- 29 July 1994The Mask is released in the United States and Canada.
- 26 October 1994The film opens in France.
How to use the “The Mask” meme
- Caption a sudden transformation, when someone goes from shy to unleashed in a second.
- Illustrate a night out where everyone cuts loose after a restrictive week.
- Post a Jim Carrey grimace to react to absurdly good news.
- Cite the film to describe an outfit or object that changes a person completely.
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The “The Mask” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @grimshal |
How to get the “The Mask” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Mask comes out of the Memes World series 76 as an epic 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 20 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 Mask?
It is a 1994 fantasy comedy directed by Chuck Russell and starring Jim Carrey. It follows a timid bank clerk who turns into an over-the-top character when he wears a mysterious mask.
Who stars in The Mask?
Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss. Cameron Diaz, in her first film role, plays Tina Carlyle, alongside Peter Greene, Peter Riegert and Richard Jeni.
Is The Mask based on a comic book?
Yes, it is inspired by a comic series published by Dark Horse Comics. Milo the dog was created for the film and added to the comics afterward.
How do I get the The Mask meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Mask” is an epic card of the Memes World series 76. 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 Mask card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — The Mask (film) · checked on October 18, 2026.
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