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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Thinking Face Emoji 🤔” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75, number 22435 of the collection, and the 20th 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 “Thinking Face Emoji 🤔” meme mean?
This symbol communicates skepticism or inquiry. It signals that the sender is hesitating, questioning a statement, or trying to understand a complex situation. Sometimes used ironically to highlight absurdity, it replaces verbal hesitation with a universal facial expression of perplexity.
Where does the “Thinking Face Emoji 🤔” meme come from?
The Thinking Face is not derived from a narrative work but is an official Unicode character (U+1F914), added in 2015 to version 8.0 of the standard. Its design features a yellow face with the thumb and index finger touching the chin, a raised eyebrow, and a slightly downturned mouth. Its popularity as a meme developed gradually online. *New York Magazine* noted its usage on Twitter by December 2015. In November 2016, a post on Reddit in r/OutOfTheLoop questioned its sudden rise as a meme phenomenon. A viral Instagram video posted on January 5, 2017, by @wikkp209, showing a tilted van with the caption 'Someone please explain this 🤔🤔', exceeded 71,500 views in two months, illustrating its use to mark incomprehension toward absurd situations.
- 2015Official integration of character U+1F914 into Unicode 8.0 and Emoji 1.0.
- December 7, 2015Observation of its usage on Twitter reported by *New York Magazine*.
- November 16, 2016Questioning on Reddit regarding its transformation into a popular meme.
- January 5, 2017Viral publication of an Instagram video illustrating its use for incomprehension.
How to use the “Thinking Face Emoji 🤔” meme
- Use this emoji after a controversial statement to show discreet skepticism.
- Add the symbol at the end of a question to indicate you are genuinely seeking a logical explanation.
- Employ the thinking face alone in a chat to replace a verbal 'hmm' and suggest confusion.
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The “Thinking Face Emoji 🤔” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 77/100 · #20 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Thinking Face Emoji 🤔” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Thinking Face Emoji 🤔 comes out of the Memes World series 75 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 does the thinking face emoji mean?
It is a Unicode character representing a yellow face with a hand on the chin, symbolizing reflection or doubt.
Thinking face meme origin?
Its origin is technical: it is an official Unicode character added in 2015, becoming a meme through spontaneous usage on social media.
When did the 🤔 emoji appear?
The emoji was officially introduced in Unicode 8.0 and Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Why do people use thinking face?
People use it to express hesitation, skepticism, or the need for explanation without adding extra words.
How do I get the Thinking Face Emoji 🤔 meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Thinking Face Emoji 🤔” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Thinking Face Emoji 🤔 card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Thinking Face Emoji - Know Your Meme · Thinking (Emoji) (Solana Encyclopedia of Philosophy) · 🤔 Thinking Face Emoji | eeemoji · checked on October 18, 2026.
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