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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “This Poster Is a Skeleton” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22581 of the collection, and the 80th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “This Poster Is a Skeleton” meme mean?
The image works like a tongue-in-cheek warning sign: the post below comes from a “skeleton,” so it should not be believed. It is a way to mock someone by presenting them as unreliable without making an argument. The template is flexible: users swap “skeleton” for a spider, a TV character or any other word depending on the target, and the punchline shifts with every version, which keeps the format alive on imageboards.
Where does the “This Poster Is a Skeleton” meme come from?
According to Know Your Meme, the image macro appeared on August 13, 2014, in a 4chan thread: a down arrow pointed at a post with the caption “This poster is a skeleton / Do not trust what he says.” The same day, a screenshot of the thread was shared on r/4chan. On November 18, 2014, an anonymous /b/ user posted a variant calling the next post a “spider” in a thread about Laci Green. On September 6, 2015, a Reddit user posted a version featuring Randy Bobandy from Trailer Park Boys. Further variants followed on FunnyJunk and Tumblr, including one with Jerry from Undertale. Imageboards treat it as a forum weapon, a snowclone that can be adapted to anyone. Know Your Meme added the entry in January 2016.
- August 13, 2014The image macro is posted in a 4chan thread and shared on r/4chan.
- November 18, 2014A “spider” variant appears on /b/.
- September 6, 2015A version featuring Randy Bobandy is posted on r/trailerparkboys.
How to use the “This Poster Is a Skeleton” meme
- Post the image under a troll's message to signal that you do not believe it.
- Swap “skeleton” for another word to tease a specific participant.
- Apply the template to a TV character for a fan joke.
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The “This Poster Is a Skeleton” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #80 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “This Poster Is a Skeleton” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; This Poster Is a Skeleton comes out of the Memes World series 76 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
What is This Poster Is a Skeleton?
It is a 4chan image macro with a down arrow and a warning not to trust the author of the next post.
When did it appear?
The image first appeared on August 13, 2014, in a 4chan thread and was shared on r/4chan the same day.
Why a skeleton?
The word is interchangeable: the “This poster is an X” template lets users swap in a spider or a character, depending on the target.
How do I get the This Poster Is a Skeleton meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “This Poster Is a Skeleton” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. 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 Poster Is a Skeleton card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — This Poster Is a Skeleton · checked on October 18, 2026.
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