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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “We Are The 99 Percent” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21122 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “We Are The 99 Percent” meme mean?
This phrase expresses collective anger against wealth accumulation by a minority. It symbolizes growing precarity, student or housing debts, and a sense of social injustice. Using it asserts belonging to the masses and rejects the financial system favoring the elite over the rest of society.
Where does the “We Are The 99 Percent” meme come from?
The meme originates from the Tumblr blog wearethe99percent.tumblr.com, created on August 23, 2011, by a 28-year-old New York activist named Chris and Priscilla Grim. The goal was to mobilize for the Occupy Wall Street demonstration scheduled for September 17. The first contributions were published on September 8, 2011. The format involved sharing photos of people holding signs describing their financial struggles. This visual project became the collective platform for autobiographical stories within the movement. The slogan emerged from indignation following the financial crisis, notably after Joseph Stiglitz's article "Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%" published in May 2011.
- 2011Creation of the Tumblr blog wearethe99percent.tumblr.com by Chris and Priscilla Grim to prepare for Occupy Wall Street.
- 2011Publication of the first visual contributions on September 8, coinciding with the start of demonstrations.
How to use the “We Are The 99 Percent” meme
- Post a photo of yourself holding a sign listing personal financial hardships to show solidarity with the social movement.
- Quote the expression during a political debate to denounce income gaps between the working class and economic elites.
- Use the associated hashtag on social media to amplify visibility of personal testimonies regarding precarity.
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The “We Are The 99 Percent” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “We Are The 99 Percent” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; We Are The 99 Percent comes out of the Memes World series 71 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 we are the 99 percent mean?
It is the main slogan of the Occupy Wall Street movement. It qualifies the vast majority of citizens who bear the economic burden while a tiny minority accumulates wealth.
We are the 99 percent origin?
The expression was popularized via a Tumblr blog launched in August 2011 by New York activists. It responded to the call to demonstrate against financial inequalities in September of that year.
Who created we are the 99 percent?
The blog hosting the slogan was initiated by a 28-year-old activist named Chris and by Priscilla Grim. They used this digital platform to gather testimonies before the New York march.
We are the 99 percent definition?
The term means that 99% of citizens suffer the consequences of economic decisions made by the richest 1%. It is a direct critique of the concentration of financial and political power.
How do I get the We Are The 99 Percent meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “We Are The 99 Percent” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the We Are The 99 Percent card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: We are the 99% - Wikipedia · Journalist Arun Gupta and Organizer Marina Sitrin on Occupy’s Anniversary · Voices of the “99 Percent”: The Role of Online Narrative to Improve ... · checked on October 12, 2026.
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