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“Unpopular Opinions” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Unpopular Opinions is an internet meme format featuring a static image paired with a provocative or minority viewpoint.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Unpopular Opinions” meme, 2012

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Unpopular Opinions” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22183 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “Unpopular Opinions” meme mean?

The meme serves as a vehicle for expressing views contrary to the mainstream, often intentionally shocking or absurd. It provides an outlet for stating personal beliefs without full accountability. The humor stems from the contrast between the serious visual presentation and the triviality or extremity of the text. It is a playful way to test social waters or provoke light debates online.

Where does the “Unpopular Opinions” meme come from?

The first identified image macro dates back to March 24, 2012, on Reddit. User BFM11 published this creation in the r/AdviceAnimals subreddit under the title 'Angry Walter'. The source indicates that the identity of the person photographed remains unknown. Furthermore, no reliable information exists regarding the source video, potential TV show, or exact filming date of the original image. This format was subsequently widely adopted across various digital platforms to accompany controversial texts.

  1. March 24, 2012Publication of the first image macro by user BFM11 on Reddit.

How to use the “Unpopular Opinions” meme

  • Share an unpopular culinary preference during a meal with friends to spark conversation.
  • Post a sharp critique of a major cultural trend to elicit contradictory reactions.
  • Use the template to mock social norms considered outdated or unjustified.

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The “Unpopular Opinions” card in MyMemeCards

Unpopular Opinions card
NumberNo. 22183
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame61/100 · #157 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 “Unpopular Opinions” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Unpopular Opinions 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 does unpopular opinions meme mean?

It is a visual format for expressing minority or provocative views. The image serves as a neutral backdrop for text that shocks or surprises the typical reader.

Unpopular opinions origin reddit?

The format appears on Reddit in March 2012 in the r/AdviceAnimals community. User BFM11 is the first documented known creator according to consulted archives.

Who is angry walter?

Angry Walter refers to the source image used initially. Information about the photographed person is unknown, and no official trace has been found.

Unpopular opinion puffin origin?

This variant uses a photo of a puffin taken by Andreas Mulder. It circulated since July 2010 but became a meme in July 2013 on Reddit.

How do I get the Unpopular Opinions meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Unpopular Opinions” 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 Unpopular Opinions card?

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

Sources: Unpopular Opinions - Know Your Meme · D'où vient le mème "Unpopular opinion" qui inonde Internet · Unpopular Opinion Puffin · checked on October 17, 2026.

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