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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Which Character Are You” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22587 of the collection, and the 84th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Which Character Are You” meme mean?
These quizzes offer a flattering answer to a question nobody asked: which hero or heroine sits behind your tastes? The fun lies in recognition, in sharing the result and in the chat with fellow fans that follows. The mood is light, a blend of curiosity and pride. People turn to them to sum themselves up in a character name, to compare results with friends, or to joke about the verdict when it lands on the villain, which is always the best outcome.
Where does the “Which Character Are You” meme come from?
The idea first lived on paper: in February 1999, Men’s Health ran Which Stooge Are You? The first known online version dates to July 15, 2000, a 13-question SelectSmart quiz called Which Mummy Character are you?, posted by user Slaygirl627. By the mid-2000s, fans were building their own quizzes on LiveJournal, MySpace and Xanga, using generators such as AllTheTests and QuizRocket. On June 12, 2009, BuzzFeed posted one of its earliest quizzes, about summer songs. On June 5, 2013, Which Grease Pink Lady Are You? kicked off its big push into the format, and its output boomed in late 2013. In February 2014, celebrities shared their results online, and parodies followed, including ones from Slate and Dorkly.
- February 1999Men’s Health publishes Which Stooge Are You?
- July 15, 2000The first known online quiz appears on SelectSmart, with 13 questions.
- June 5, 2013BuzzFeed publishes Which Grease Pink Lady Are You?
- February 2014Celebrities share their quiz results online.
How to use the “Which Character Are You” meme
- Share your quiz result as the caption of a screenshot.
- Compare characters with a friend to start a debate.
- Parody the format with an absurdly specific verdict.
- Build a quiz for your favorite show’s fan community.
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The “Which Character Are You” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 57/100 · #84 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Which Character Are You” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Which Character Are You comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 is a Which Character Are You quiz?
It is a quiz that matches your answers to a fictional character. You then share the result like a funny ID card.
What was the first online quiz of this kind?
Know Your Meme points to Which Mummy Character are you?, posted on SelectSmart on July 15, 2000.
Why did these quizzes become so popular?
They are short, flattering and easy to share, which led sites like BuzzFeed to make them a specialty.
How do I get the Which Character Are You meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Which Character Are You” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Which Character Are You card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Which Character Are You? · checked on October 18, 2026.
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