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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Violence Is Never the Answer” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21658 of the collection, and the 31st 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 “Violence Is Never the Answer” meme mean?
The image highlights the limits of pacifism when faced with extreme provocation. It expresses the moment when moral absolutism breaks down due to a personal insult. Users employ it to show how a high-minded statement can be instantly contradicted by a justified physical reaction to an outrage.
Where does the “Violence Is Never the Answer” meme come from?
The source is a webcomic published by the artist known as Pandyland. The probable publication date of the original strip is March 15, 2015, derived from an archived URL. The scene shows an unidentified man trying to stop two fighters. He states: 'Violence is never the answer.' One combatant replies with an unknown but described as extremely offensive phrase, immediately triggering a punch from the peacemaker. No video or TV show is associated with this creation. Initial spread occurred via Twitter, with a Spanish translation shared by @PapaBizarro on March 18, 2015, which gained traction. The format became editable about a year later, with the first modification spotted on Facebook on April 14, 2016, before gaining wider popularity around March 2018.
- 2015Probable publication of the original webcomic by Pandyland on March 15.
- 2015Viral spread of the Spanish translation on Twitter by @PapaBizarro on March 18.
- 2016First editable modification spotted on Facebook on April 14.
- 2018Increased popularity of the editable meme format in March.
How to use the “Violence Is Never the Answer” meme
- Replace the offensive line with a harsh critique of a product to justify its immediate rejection.
- Illustrate a political or social situation where a peace discourse is interrupted by an unforgivable insult.
- Justify an excessive reaction to a disparaging comment received on social media.
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The “Violence Is Never the Answer” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Violence Is Never the Answer” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Violence Is Never the Answer comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a rare 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 10 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 Violence Is Never the Answer mean?
The meme shows that a declaration against violence can be invalidated by extreme provocation. It highlights the irony of a pacifist resorting to action after an insult.
Who is Pandyland?
Pandyland is the pen name of the author of the original webcomic. Their real identity is not public, and they remain an anonymous online artist.
Where does the Violence Is Never the Answer meme come from?
It originates from a webcomic published in March 2015. No video or television support is associated with its initial creation.
What is the offensive line in the meme?
The exact phrase spoken by the combatant is unknown. It varies across modified versions of the meme and remains implicit in the original.
How do I get the Violence Is Never the Answer meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Violence Is Never the Answer” is a rare 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 Violence Is Never the Answer card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Violence Is Never the Answer | Know Your Meme · "Violence is never the answer" unless it is white people doing it - Lemmy · "Violence is never the answer" unless it is white people doing it - fed.dyne.org · checked on October 14, 2026.
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