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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “This Is Sparta!” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20829 of the collection, and the 37th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “This Is Sparta!” meme mean?
The quote embodies sheer conviction, power, and unapologetic refusal. Online, creators summon it to deliver dramatic proclamations, shut down unreasonable requests, or celebrate someone physically or figuratively shoving an opponent away. The exaggerated intensity turns everyday confrontations into theatrical showdowns.
Where does the “This Is Sparta!” meme come from?
The scene comes from Zack Snyder’s film 300, where Gerard Butler portrays King Leonidas standing up to a Persian messenger. When presented with demands for peace, Leonidas roars the phrase and kicks the diplomat straight down a deep well. Although the feature film hit theaters in 2007, promotional trailers airing in 2006 sparked parody edits before the release. The earliest documented meme upload surfaced on YTMND on October 10, 2006, shared by user heksaur. Widespread remix culture soon followed on YouTube, further bolstered when Movieclips uploaded the full scene in 2011.
- October 10, 2006User heksaur uploads the earliest documented parody on the YTMND platform.
- 2007Zack Snyder’s feature film 300 officially premieres in cinemas.
- 2011Movieclips posts the high-definition scene clip to YouTube, boosting modern remixes.
How to use the “This Is Sparta!” meme
- Banning a persistent troll from a community server with sudden finality.
- Rejecting an unreasonable work demand with exaggerated theatrical outrage.
- Captioning a clip where someone gets forcefully pushed or knocked over.
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The “This Is Sparta!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 80/100 · #37 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “This Is Sparta!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; This Is Sparta! comes out of the Memes World series 70 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
Where does This Is Sparta originate?
It comes from Zack Snyder’s 2007 movie 300. The iconic shout occurs right before King Leonidas kicks a Persian envoy into a pit.
Who plays the character yelling This Is Sparta?
Actor Gerard Butler delivers the line while playing the Spartan monarch Leonidas. His furious delivery became an instant internet staple.
What does the meme symbolize?
It represents absolute defiance, territorial pride, and decisive rejection. People share it whenever a boundary is defended with dramatic intensity.
How do I get the This Is Sparta! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “This Is Sparta!” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. 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 Sparta! card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: knowyourmeme.com · memes · this-is-spartaThis Is Sparta! - Know Your Meme · Sparta Remix - Know Your Meme · meme.com · memes · this-is-spartaThis Is Sparta Meme: Origin, Meaning & Examples | Meme Wiki · checked on October 11, 2026.
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