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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Undercover Colors” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22544 of the collection, and the 44th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Undercover Colors” meme mean?
Undercover Colors stands for a campus safety idea and, above all, for the argument it triggered. To some it was one more practical tool for protection; to others it moved responsibility onto potential victims instead of onto offenders. The subject is sensitive: today it is cited in discussions of assault prevention, of how safety products are designed, and of the limits of technology when facing a social problem, a topic that still divides opinion.
Where does the “Undercover Colors” meme come from?
Undercover Colors is a nail polish brand meant to change color on contact with liquids containing incapacitating substances. The product was designed in early 2014 by North Carolina State University students; Know Your Meme names Tyler Confrey-Maloney, Stephen Gray, Ankesh Madan and Tasso Von Windheim. The company’s Facebook page launched on April 15, 2014. In August 2014 the press took notice: the Daily Mail covered it on August 22 and Jezebel on August 24. On August 26, one article argued that the polish’s accuracy would be limited, and a sarcastic tweet by a journalist about it gathered thousands of shares within 48 hours. On August 27, the Huffington Post and an op-ed in Time criticized the idea of putting responsibility on women. Reception was therefore divided: some praised the intent to prevent assaults, while others judged the solution ineffective or doubted the reliability of detection.
- Early 2014North Carolina State University students design the polish.
- August 22, 2014The Daily Mail covers the product.
- August 26, 2014Criticism and reactions multiply on social media.
- August 27, 2014The Huffington Post and a Time op-ed criticize the idea.
How to use the “Undercover Colors” meme
- Cite the product in a discussion about prevention and responsibility.
- Bring up the debate when talking about safety technology with disputed effects.
- Use it as a case study of how a protective product is designed.
- Remind people that a well-meaning invention can still draw sharp criticism.
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The “Undercover Colors” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #44 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Undercover Colors” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Undercover Colors comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 Undercover Colors?
It is a nail polish conceived to change color on contact with certain incapacitating substances in a drink. The project was started by students in 2014.
Who invented Undercover Colors?
North Carolina State University students, including Tyler Confrey-Maloney, Stephen Gray, Ankesh Madan and Tasso Von Windheim, according to Know Your Meme.
Why was Undercover Colors controversial?
Some saw a useful prevention tool, others a product that puts the burden of safety on potential victims. Doubts were also raised about how reliable the detection would be.
How do I get the Undercover Colors meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Undercover Colors” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Undercover Colors card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Undercover Colors · checked on October 18, 2026.
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