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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21483 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation” meme mean?
This visual criticizes the stereotype of young generations being judged as self-centered and obsessed with their own image. It mocks the idea that everything revolves around the individual “me”. Users employ it to ironize on egoism, whether regarding a specific person or a social group, highlighting the hypocrisy or exaggeration of publicly displayed narcissistic behavior.
Where does the “Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation” meme come from?
The visual source comes from the TIME cover published on May 20, 2013. The photograph, credited to Andrew B. Myers, shows a young woman holding a smartphone to take a picture of herself. The accompanying article, written by Joel Stein, describes millennials as lazy and privileged while suggesting they might save the world. This juxtaposition immediately sparked reactions. Parodic edits quickly diverted the original image. They kept the iconic layout but modified the subject or title. These creations aim to ridicule the initial journalistic framing. They amplify the accusation of narcissism to create social satire. Massive dissemination on the internet turned this cover into an icon of the generational debate.
- May 20, 2013Publication of the TIME cover featuring Andrew B. Myers' photo and Joel Stein's article.
How to use the “Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation” meme
- Remix the cover layout to label a politician as ridiculously selfish.
- Replace the model's face with that of a friend always taking photos during a team outing.
- Critique a brand's obsession with its own visibility rather than its customers.
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The “Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare 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 10 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 me me me generation meme mean?
It references the May 2013 TIME cover titled “The ME ME ME Generation”. It mocks the idea that young people are narcissistic by remixing the original image.
Who is joel stein time magazine?
Joel Stein is the journalist who wrote the controversial article accompanying the cover. He describes millennials with humor and sarcasm in the text.
Origin time magazine cover selfie meme?
The origin is the TIME magazine cover from May 20, 2013. The photo shows a woman with a phone, serving as the basis for satirical edits.
Time magazine cover me me me meaning?
The meaning is a critique of the generational stereotype. It ridicules the accusation of narcissism against young adults formulated in the original article.
How do I get the Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Time Magazine Cover: Me Me Me Generation card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: TIME Magazine Cover: The ME ME ME Generation · From Saving the World To Saving Themselves · Time magazine's "millennials" cover: A history of ... · checked on October 14, 2026.
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