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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “This is Bob” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75, number 22418 of the collection, and the 4th 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 “This is Bob” meme mean?
The meme expresses the absurdity of online spam and user frustration with unwanted content. By pasting the drawing, users playfully suggest an invisible entity is hijacking the digital space. It acts as passive rebellion: instead of complaining, they flood the platform with visual nonsense that forces moderation while amusing the community through persistence.
Where does the “This is Bob” meme come from?
The exact origin of “This is Bob” remains unknown, with no specific creator identified. Early traces appear between June 2008 and April 2009. Mass diffusion accelerated around April 10, 2009, marked by a sudden surge of these comments on YouTube. On April 18, 2009, user SpongeBobRocks00 posted a video claiming Bob had officially taken over the site. This video served as a media catalyst rather than the true origin. The meme relies on the copypasta format, allowing easy reproduction in public discussion spaces, turning a simple ASCII art into a spontaneous viral phenomenon.
- 2008Early sporadic occurrences observed between June and April 2009.
- April 10, 2009Mass simultaneous arrival of comments containing the drawing on YouTube.
- April 18, 2009Publication of the video by SpongeBobRocks00 announcing the site takeover.
How to use the “This is Bob” meme
- Flood discussion threads to flag controversial content without writing lengthy comments.
- Cite the drawing during protests against platform policy changes, such as the Google+ requirement in 2013.
- Use the text as an absurd response to technical questions to derail the conversation.
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The “This is Bob” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 81/100 · #4 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “This is Bob” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; This is Bob 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 this is bob meme mean?
It is a copypasta representing a Unicode stick figure used to humorously spam YouTube comments.
This is bob origin?
The exact creation is unknown, but the popularity peak coincides with April 2009 and a specific video on the platform.
Who is bob youtube meme?
Bob is a fictional character invented for the meme, serving as a narrative pretext for flooding comments with the drawing.
How do I get the This is Bob meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “This is Bob” 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 This is Bob card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: This is Bob · Stick figure - Wikipedia · This is Bob - Know Your Meme · checked on October 18, 2026.
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