MyMemeCards editorial team
Watch the ref
Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?
In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “These Are Not the Droids” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21128 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “These Are Not the Droids” meme mean?
The quote conveys comedic misdirection, denial, or a tongue-in-cheek attempt to persuade others to ignore what they clearly see. Internet users deploy it when caught doing something unusual, playfully attempting to manipulate the observer into looking away. It is widely used to state that someone is mistaken or that an object is entirely innocent, often adapted into the customizable snowclone format “These Aren’t the X You’re Looking For.”
Where does the “These Are Not the Droids” meme come from?
The line originates from the 1977 theatrical release of Star Wars, later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope, which debuted in the United States on May 25, 1977. In the scene, Obi-Wan Kenobi, portrayed by Alec Guinness, travels near Mos Eisley with Luke Skywalker and droids R2-D2 and C-3PO. When confronted at an Imperial checkpoint, Kenobi uses a Jedi mind trick on a stormtrooper to convince him that they are not carrying the sought-after fugitives. While the specific date and location of its initial online parody are unknown, the expression was documented on Urban Dictionary on July 9, 2010, before receiving a dedicated entry on Know Your Meme on August 15, 2015.
- May 25, 1977Star Wars premieres in American theaters featuring the iconic scene with Alec Guinness.
- July 9, 2010Urban Dictionary publishes an entry defining the humorous usage of the phrase.
- August 15, 2015Know Your Meme documents the phrase's history as an online phenomenon.
How to use the “These Are Not the Droids” meme
- Posting a picture of an obvious hiding spot to jokingly convince someone nothing is there.
- Replacing the word droids to disguise an embarrassing browser tab from a coworker.
- Responding to a bug report by ironically pretending the glitch does not exist.
Also searched as
- These Aren't the Droids You're Looking For
- These Aren't the X You're Looking For
- Jedi Mind Trick meme
- these are not the droids you are looking for meme
- these are not the droids you are looking for meaning
- what does these are not the droids mean
- these are not the droids origin
The “These Are Not the Droids” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “These Are Not the Droids” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; These Are Not the Droids comes out of the Memes World series 71 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.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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
Memes like “These Are Not the Droids”
More cards of the Memes World series 71
Frequently asked questions
Where does the quote These Are Not the Droids You Are Looking For come from?
It comes from the 1977 film Star Wars, where Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi uses mind persuasion against Imperial stormtroopers near Mos Eisley.
What does the meme mean online?
It is used as a humorous misdirection tool to pretend an obvious fact or item is entirely absent. Users rely on it to tell others to look away from something awkward or suspicious.
What is the snowclone variation of this meme?
The template often appears as “These Aren’t the X You’re Looking For,” allowing people to substitute any noun in place of droids to fit a specific scenario.
How do I get the These Are Not the Droids meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “These Are Not the Droids” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the These Are Not the Droids card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: These Are Not the Droids You Are Looking For - Know Your Meme · These Are Not the Droids You Are Looking For - Images · How long have you had these droids? - About three or four seasons ... · checked on October 12, 2026.
Read next
Want These Are Not the Droids in your collection?
Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.