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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Two Weeks” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21754 of the collection, and the 120th 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 “Two Weeks” meme mean?
This expression captures humor regarding fragile or absurd temporal promises. It is used to highlight the unlikelihood of a duration estimate for professional projects, shipments, or software updates. The mechanical repetition reinforces the idea of a failing system that can only provide this single, insufficient answer, creating comedy through situational absurdity.
Where does the “Two Weeks” meme come from?
The scene comes from the sci-fi film Total Recall, released in the US on June 1, 1990. In this sequence, the main character Douglas Quaid, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, attempts to cross Martian customs disguised as an elderly woman. The disguise, held by Priscilla Allen, is actually a robotic device that suffers a technical failure. When questioned by agents about the length of stay, the mechanism glitches and generates a vocal loop repeating only "two weeks." Although the clip has existed since the film's release, its virality as an internet meme is specifically documented on November 22, 2006. On this date, YouTube user David Inman uploads the corresponding video sequence, marking the start of its widespread distribution on the platform and enabling subsequent remixing.
- 1990Release of Total Recall featuring the original scene of the malfunctioning disguise.
- 2006Upload of the video sequence on YouTube by David Inman, triggering the meme's popularity.
How to use the “Two Weeks” meme
- Use the phrase as a sarcastic response to a question about the delivery date of a delayed product.
- Quote the meme to mock a developer announcing a feature available in a very near but uncertain future.
- Use the expression to illustrate the absurdity of a time estimate provided by an automated customer service.
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The “Two Weeks” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #120 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Two Weeks” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Two Weeks comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
Two Weeks meme origin?
The phrase comes from the 1990 film Total Recall. A robotic disguise malfunctions during a Martian customs check and endlessly repeats these words.
Who says Two Weeks in Total Recall?
It is a robotic disguise played by actress Priscilla Allen that speaks the phrase. It is worn by the character Douglas Quaid played by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Why is Two Weeks funny?
The humor arises from the mechanical and absurd repetition of a short answer to a complex question. It illustrates a failed technological system unable to provide precise information.
How to use Two Weeks meme?
It is generally used to mock a too short or unlikely time estimate announced for a project, delivery, or software update.
How do I get the Two Weeks meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Two Weeks” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Two Weeks card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Two Weeks - Know Your Meme · Where is the “two weeks” meme from? · Total Recall · checked on October 15, 2026.
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