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“Twitter the Comic” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Twitter the Comic is a Tumblr webcomic by Mike Rosenthal (@VectorBelly).

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Twitter the Comic” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22073 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Twitter the Comic” meme mean?

This format captures the surreal and chaotic nature of online interactions. By illustrating often nonsensical texts, it highlights the shared absurdity of digital communication. The goal is to evoke laughter through the visual representation of raw, unfiltered social media content that resonates with internet culture enthusiasts.

Where does the “Twitter the Comic” meme come from?

The project was created by artist Mike Rosenthal, active on Twitter under the handle @VectorBelly. While some references suggest a 2012 origin, verified archives confirm his presence on Tumblr as early as January 2013. Rosenthal curated tweets deemed particularly funny, strange, or representative of his generation, adapting them into four-panel micro-comics. He typically preserved the original text, including typos, while adding visual gags. Other artists occasionally contributed to the drawings, but the core concept relied on selecting specific content from what is known as 'Weird Twitter'. The project spread primarily through Tumblr without documented appearances in traditional media or viral videos.

How to use the “Twitter the Comic” meme

  • Share an illustration of a bizarre tweet to highlight its offbeat humor with friends familiar with internet culture.
  • Reference the format as an example of digital creativity that transforms raw social media text into visual art.
  • Use the term to specifically refer to Mike Rosenthal's Tumblr account when discussing the history of webcomics.

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The “Twitter the Comic” card in MyMemeCards

Twitter the Comic card
NumberNo. 22073
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame64/100 · #53 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “Twitter the Comic” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Twitter the Comic comes out of the Memes World series 74 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

Who is Mike Rosenthal Twitter the Comic?

Mike Rosenthal, known as @VectorBelly, is the artist and creator behind the Tumblr webcomic Twitter the Comic.

What does Twitter the Comic mean?

It is a Tumblr blog where selected tweets are turned into four-panel comics to enhance their visual humor.

When was Twitter the Comic created?

Archives confirm its presence on Tumblr in January 2013, though some clues point to activity starting in 2012.

How do I get the Twitter the Comic meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Twitter the Comic” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Twitter the Comic card?

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

Sources: Webcomic Wednesday – Twitter: The Comic · Cartoonist Turns Tweets Into Micro-Comics: A Four-Panel Picture Is Worth 140 Characters | TechCrunch · Twitter: The Comic (The Book): Comics Based on the Greatest Tweets of Our Generation Paperback – Illustrated, August 19, 2014 · checked on October 16, 2026.

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