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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Things Are Getting Pretty Serious” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21108 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “Things Are Getting Pretty Serious” meme mean?
This format expresses gentle irony about the tendency to dramatize minimal interactions. It features a character treating trivial details—a received text, an online exchange—as crucial relationship steps. The humor arises from the gap between the event’s banality and the solemn tone used to describe it. It lightly mocks over-eagerness or naivety in modern social relationships, where every small signal is seen as deep commitment.
Where does the “Things Are Getting Pretty Serious” meme come from?
The meme originates from a scene in *Napoleon Dynamite* (2004), where Kip Dynamite, played by Aaron Ruell, discusses his girlfriend with his uncle Rico. Kip reveals they spend about two hours chatting online daily, leading him to state that “things are getting pretty serious.” This line was captured and turned into a visual template. The first known text-based meme post appeared on Quickmeme on November 29, 2012, linking the phrase to accepting a Facebook friend request. Further spread occurred on Reddit’s r/AdviceAnimals on December 10, 2012. The meme exploits the film’s quirky style to create humorous contrast with mundane daily situations.
- 2004Release of the film *Napoleon Dynamite* containing the original scene with Kip Dynamite.
- November 29, 2012First known publication of the meme on the Quickmeme platform.
- December 10, 2012Secondary spread of the meme on the Reddit community r/AdviceAnimals.
How to use the “Things Are Getting Pretty Serious” meme
- Use this image to comment on a friend who considers a simple “hi” reply to a long message a major step forward in your friendship.
- Share this meme when someone proudly announces exchanging three short messages with an distant acquaintance, treating it as an official meeting.
- Employ it to ironically highlight when a colleague interprets a polite professional exchange as the start of an intimate or lasting collaboration.
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The “Things Are Getting Pretty Serious” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Things Are Getting Pretty Serious” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Things Are Getting Pretty Serious 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.
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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 things are getting pretty serious meme?
It is a template based on a line from Kip Dynamite in *Napoleon Dynamite*. It is used to ironically critique interpreting small social gestures as important relationship events.
Where does the things are getting pretty serious meme come from?
The phrase comes from *Napoleon Dynamite* (2004). The template emerged online in late 2012, notably on Quickmeme and Reddit, repurposing the original scene.
Who is kip dynamite?
Kip Dynamite is a secondary character played by Aaron Ruell. He is known for his strange behavior and quirky comments on social life.
What is the meaning of the meme?
The meaning is to humorously criticize the tendency to overestimate the importance of micro-social interactions by labeling them as decisive moments.
How do I get the Things Are Getting Pretty Serious meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Things Are Getting Pretty Serious” 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 Things Are Getting Pretty Serious card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Napoleon Dynamite · Things Are Getting Pretty Serious · The Most Meme-Worthy Movies Of All Time - Looper · checked on October 12, 2026.
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