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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#WasteHisTime2016” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22159 of the collection, and the 136th 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 “#WasteHisTime2016” meme mean?
The format satirizes dating dynamics, often reversing traditional roles of manipulation. The dominant emotion is mischievous amusement and playful revenge. Participants used it to critique perceived male deceptive behaviors while mocking modern dating codes with irony.
Where does the “#WasteHisTime2016” meme come from?
The phenomenon emerged on Twitter in early January 2016. Traces appear around January 2 under the masculine form #WasteHerTime2016, followed quickly by the feminine version on January 6. No reliable source identifies a single creator, viral video, or specific personality behind the trend. The hashtag spread massively via Black Twitter, which adopted these fictional narratives with humor. Critics, primarily male, labeled these strategies manipulative, while female users presented them as humorous satire mimicking negative experiences (lies, casual relationships).
- 2016-01-02First identified occurrences under the masculine form #WasteHerTime2016.
- 2016-01-06Mass launch of the feminine version #WasteHisTime2016 on Twitter.
How to use the “#WasteHisTime2016” meme
- Post a fictional story about inviting someone over for Netflix while the whole family is present.
- Share an imaginary scenario of last-minute cancellation after making your target wait.
- Reply to a comment on modern relationships with a sarcastic joke under this hashtag.
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The “#WasteHisTime2016” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 63/100 · #136 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “#WasteHisTime2016” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #WasteHisTime2016 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 #WasteHisTime2016 mean?
It was a January 2016 hashtag inviting people to share jokes about wasting a potential partner's time during fictional dates.
Who invented #WasteHisTime2016?
No reliable source identifies a single creator. The hashtag emerged collectively on Twitter at the start of 2016.
Why was #WasteHisTime2016 controversial?
Some male critics found these scenarios manipulative, while female users defended them as humorous satire of dating dynamics.
How do I get the #WasteHisTime2016 meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#WasteHisTime2016” 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 #WasteHisTime2016 card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Category: Demon Lovers - Rom Wills, Author · You have to see this hilarious #WasteHisTime trend - - Happy Mag · The #WasteHisTime2016 Hashtag Is Ridiculously Brutal · checked on October 16, 2026.
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