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“Weegee” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

Weegee is an image editing meme featuring a sprite of Luigi from the DOS version of Mario Is Missing!.

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The “Weegee” meme, 2007

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Weegee” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75, number 22416 of the collection, and the 3rd 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 “Weegee” meme mean?

This meme evokes a sense of visual unease and sudden strangeness. By placing this rigid sprite into realistic or unexpected contexts, it breaks normality to generate a feeling of absurd worry. The dominant emotion is one of uncomfortable absurdity, reminiscent of the uncanny valley where something almost human yet imperfect triggers an instinctive rejection response.

Where does the “Weegee” meme come from?

The name Weegee is a deformation of Luigi, perceived as an awkward English pronunciation linked to Japanese phonetic traits lacking the 'L' sound. The sprite originates from the DOS version of the educational game Mario Is Missing!, released by Software Toolworks in 1992. The first documented occurrence of this usable image dates back to August 11, 2007, on the LUElinks forum (now End of the Internet) by user MonkeyInCloset, who also created a vectorized version. The name 'Weegee' appears in a 4chan /b/ thread on December 13, 2007. Diffusion spread to DeviantArt, Newgrounds, and personal blogs throughout 2008. The precise origin of any initial video or broadcast remains unknown.

  1. 1992Release of Mario Is Missing! by Software Toolworks, including the source sprite.
  2. August 11, 2007First publication of the usable image on LUElinks forum by MonkeyInCloset.
  3. December 13, 2007Appearance of the name 'Weegee' in a 4chan /b/ thread.
  4. 2008Wide diffusion of the meme on 4chan, DeviantArt, Newgrounds, and independent blogs.

How to use the “Weegee” meme

  • Insert the Weegee sprite into family photographs or office scenes to add a touch of unsettling absurdity.
  • Use the image as a reaction to an awkward social situation, highlighting the discomfort through its untimely presence.
  • Place the character in natural or urban landscapes to create a striking contrast between reality and distorted virtual elements.

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The “Weegee” card in MyMemeCards

Weegee card
NumberNo. 22416
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame82/100 · #3 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Weegee” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Weegee comes out of the Memes World series 75 as an epic 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 20 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 weegeee meme mean?

Weegee is an image editing meme using a Luigi sprite from Mario Is Missing!. It creates visual discomfort by being placed in inappropriate images.

Weegeee origin?

The image comes from the game Mario Is Missing! (1992). The meme emerged on LUElinks forums in August 2007 before reaching 4chan in December that year.

Why is luigi called weegeee?

It is a phonetic deformation of the name Luigi, suggesting an awkward English pronunciation influenced by Japanese linguistic features.

Is weegeee real?

The meme is a digital creation resulting from community edits. No official video or show produced it; it originated from internet forums.

How do I get the Weegee meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Weegee” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Weegee card?

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

Sources: Weegee · 루이지(마리오 시리즈)/밈 (r120 판) · 루이지(마리오 시리즈)/밈 (r21 판) · checked on October 18, 2026.

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