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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “UN Blue People / No Excuses” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22001 of the collection, and the 286th 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 “UN Blue People / No Excuses” meme mean?
This format expresses the involuntary absurdity of a poorly calibrated institutional message. It highlights the gap between official educational intent and the reception perceived as naive or ridiculous. Users employ it to underscore the comedic disconnect of a situation where the gravity of the topic is diminished by a tone judged inappropriate or overly simplistic.
Where does the “UN Blue People / No Excuses” meme come from?
The "No Excuses" campaign was launched by the UN on April 18, 2011, during a press conference at its headquarters. Created by Firdaus Kharas of Chocolate Moose Media, it includes eleven animated spots on domestic violence and abuse. The characters are stylized human figures, generally blue. The videos target perpetrators of violence and use humor to provoke discussion. The UN published the series on YouTube on April 21, 2011. Specific distribution on other platforms remains unknown. Spots were free for TV channels and NGOs. According to Know Your Meme, the series sparked parodies because viewers found it out of touch. Its virality as a meme is documented mainly starting from a republication in 2024, followed by YTP parodies.
- 2011Launch of the "No Excuses" campaign by the UN on April 18.
- 2011Publication of the series on YouTube on April 21.
- 2024Massive republication initiating its current popularity as a meme.
How to use the “UN Blue People / No Excuses” meme
- Share a video of the campaign to illustrate an awkward official speech.
- Comment on a context where a technical solution seems to ignore human reality.
- Remind that a well-intentioned message can fail due to lack of relevance.
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The “UN Blue People / No Excuses” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 41/100 · #286 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “UN Blue People / No Excuses” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; UN Blue People / No Excuses 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
What is the UN Blue People meme?
It refers to a 2011 UN campaign against domestic violence that went viral for its perceived out-of-touch tone.
Who created the UN Blue People animations?
Firdaus Kharas of Chocolate Moose Media produced these eleven spots for the UN in 2011.
Why is the UN No Excuses campaign a meme?
Viewers found the messages ineffective and the humorous tone inappropriate, generating parodies.
Where to find original UN Blue People videos?
They were published on YouTube on April 21, 2011, by the UN for free.
How do I get the UN Blue People / No Excuses meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “UN Blue People / No Excuses” 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 UN Blue People / No Excuses card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Breaking the cycle of abuse | No Excuses Campaign | UN Blue People / No Excuses · UN Blue People / No Excuses | Know Your Meme · Press Conference to Launch Animated Campaign against Domestic ... · checked on October 16, 2026.
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