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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Where Do You Work Out?” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21675 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 “Where Do You Work Out?” meme mean?
The humor comes from the gap between the question assuming intense physical effort and the answer suggesting knowledge accumulation. The format allows absurd detournments by swapping characters or locations. It is used to highlight unexpected skills, hidden strength from learning, or simply visual nonsense.
Where does the “Where Do You Work Out?” meme come from?
The meme originates from a single-panel comic by Tony Auth, published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on May 11, 1996. The image shows a muscular man asking a boy with an exaggeratedly large head where he works out. The boy replies that he goes to the library. This illustration did not come from a video or show, but a newspaper. It became an exploitable template in the mid-2010s. A notable modification appeared on Imgur on November 28, 2016, changing the boy's appearance. Other variants circulated on Reddit later, such as one on December 17, 2016. Its success stems from the simple schema and infinite modifiability.
- 1996Publication of the original comic by Tony Auth in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
- 2016First documented modification on Imgur on November 28, altering the character's appearance.
- 2016Spread of new variants on Reddit, notably on December 17.
How to use the “Where Do You Work Out?” meme
- Replace the boy's head with a tech object to indicate power derived from data rather than muscles.
- Use the structure to show someone possesses incredible strength acquired solely through reading or study.
- Detour the scene to oppose a fragile appearance with formidable technical skill in a specific field.
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The “Where Do You Work Out?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Where Do You Work Out?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Where Do You Work Out? 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 where do you work out meme mean?
It is a template from a 1996 comic. A bodybuilder asks a big-headed boy where he exercises. The library answer highlights a humorous paradox between physical strength and intelligence.
Who is tony auth artist?
Tony Auth was an American cartoonist known for his work at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He created this comic in 1996, which has since become a viral platform for internet detournment.
Where do you work out origin?
The source is a newspaper article dated May 11, 1996. Tony Auth illustrated this unique interaction between an athlete and a dedicated reader, with no initial link to social media.
How do I get the Where Do You Work Out? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Where Do You Work Out?” 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 Where Do You Work Out? card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Where Do You Work Out?: Image Gallery - Know Your Meme · Where Do You Work Out? | Know Your Meme · Internet Meme Database | Know Your Meme | Library of Congress · checked on October 14, 2026.
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