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“Don't Clip It” meme: meaning, origin and legendary card

“Don’t Clip It” is a streamer’s plea asking viewers not to save a live moment as a Twitch clip.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 5 min read
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The “Don't Clip It” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Don't Clip It” is a legendary card of the Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1, number 66 of the collection, and the 20th best-known meme of its 78 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Don't Clip It” meme mean?

The phrase is used to beg that an awkward or embarrassing moment not be immortalised, while knowing the community will do it anyway. On Twitch, a clip is a short excerpt cut from the live stream and easy to share. Saying “don’t clip it” therefore often guarantees it will be clipped. People use it to joke about a blunder, a fit of laughter or a sentence already regretted, with a mix of light shame and amused resignation.

Where does the “Don't Clip It” meme come from?

The card captures a live moment in which a streamer asks viewers not to clip what was just said, adding that they only wanted to make the meme. The confession hit home: the streamer was trying to produce a catchphrase, and the request to delete it had the opposite effect. The segment was clipped, naturally, then copied across chats and edits. It illustrates a well-known reflex of Twitch communities, where any slightly absurd moment can become a meme within minutes.

How to use the “Don't Clip It” meme

  • Type “don’t clip it” right before telling an embarrassing story.
  • Comment on a clip by pointing out the streamer asked for it not to exist.
  • Answer a friend who drops a quotable line and begs you to keep it quiet.
  • Twist the phrase in a group chat about a compromising photo.

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The “Don't Clip It” card in MyMemeCards

Don't Clip It card
NumberNo. 066
RarityLegendary
CollectionPermanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1
Fame50/100 · #20 of 78
Recycle value40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1: 78 cards
  • Common1215%
  • Rare2431%
  • Epic2026%
  • Legendary1519%
  • Mythic67.7%
  • Full Art11.3%

How to get the “Don't Clip It” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Don't Clip It comes out of the Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1 as a legendary 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 40 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 is a clip on Twitch?

A short excerpt from a live stream that any viewer can create and share. Clips are often the raw material for streamer memes.

Why is “don’t clip it” funny?

Because the request is contradicted by the admission that follows: the streamer wanted to make the meme, so the clip becomes unavoidable.

What does “make the meme” mean?

To deliberately produce a line or moment the community will pick up and remix.

How do I get the Don't Clip It meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Don't Clip It” is a legendary card of the Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Don't Clip It card?

It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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