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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “This Onion Won't Make Me Cry” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22245 of the collection, and the 88th 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 Onion Won't Make Me Cry” meme mean?
This meme expresses the emotion of someone trying to stay stoic but being overwhelmed by a hurtful personal remark. It captures the frustration of failing against emotional manipulation. Use it for roasts, sharp critiques, or hard truths that break a calm facade. It also mocks one’s own sensitivity or the absurdity of opposing arguments in online debates.
Where does the “This Onion Won't Make Me Cry” meme come from?
The documented antecedent is the comic « Onions » by Drawing Board, published on May 30, 2010. A character claims not to cry while cutting an onion until it speaks and makes him cry. A similar MS Paint version was posted on Reddit (r/pics) on February 11, 2011. The original author is unknown. The format spread as a template for representing destabilizing remarks. Users often replace the onion’s line, such as in a December 15, 2015 variant about anime girls. No original video exists; later videos are reproductions, including a March 13, 2019 YouTube upload.
- 2010Publication of the « Onions » comic by Drawing Board.
- 2011Spread of a similar MS Paint version on Reddit (r/pics).
- 2015Creation of a famous variant with the quote about anime girls.
How to use the “This Onion Won't Make Me Cry” meme
- Replace the onion's line with a viral critique to illustrate an online roast.
- Use the template to show how a trivial truth can break a rival's focus.
- Share the image to express your own emotional reaction to an unexpected jab.
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The “This Onion Won't Make Me Cry” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “This Onion Won't Make Me Cry” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; This Onion Won't Make Me Cry comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common 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 5 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
This Onion Won’t Make Me Cry meaning?
The meme depicts a failed attempt at stoicism due to a hurtful remark. It illustrates vulnerability to cruel jabs or destabilizing truths.
This Onion Won’t Make Me Cry origin?
The primary source is a Drawing Board comic from May 30, 2010. An MS Paint version circulated on Reddit in February 2011.
Who created This Onion meme?
The original creator remains unknown because the original Drawing Board comic does not clearly identify the specific artist of this panel.
This Onion meme true or false?
It is a fictional graphic used as an exploitable template. The described situation is a humorous metaphor, not a real event.
How do I get the This Onion Won't Make Me Cry meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “This Onion Won't Make Me Cry” is a common 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 Onion Won't Make Me Cry card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: This Onion Won't Make Me Cry · Fixed & Reupload | Meme minute #3 - This onion won't make me cry · Daily Dose of Memes 193 · checked on October 17, 2026.
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