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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Wordbank (Walrus)” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21439 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Wordbank (Walrus)” meme mean?
The humor lies in the blind acceptance of a childish mistake. It treats every walrus literally as a 'word bank'. The joke requires no logical explanation; it works solely through shared recognition of the initial error and repetitive gagging.
Where does the “Wordbank (Walrus)” meme come from?
On February 19, 2014, Reddit user gynoceros posted a photo of their five-year-old's animal quiz in r/funny. The child labeled the walrus drawing 'word bank'. The post hit the front page. The next day, users like TheDerpDragon posted 'Just a Wordbank relaxing on a beach', followed by soupsoundsgood with 'A newborn baby Wordbank'. An Imgur image also showed a walrus walking a 'wordbank'. The joke involves collectively applying this wrong answer to all walrus images.
- 2014Initial publication of the child's quiz on Reddit by user gynoceros.
- 2014Viral spread of the error by other users like TheDerpDragon and soupsoundsgood.
How to use the “Wordbank (Walrus)” meme
- Share a photo of a walrus captioned 'word bank' to highlight the absurdity.
- Reply to a serious comment about marine animals by labeling the subject a 'word bank'.
- Use the image as a sticker or GIF to mark a deliberate confusion or absurd humor.
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The “Wordbank (Walrus)” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Wordbank (Walrus)” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Wordbank (Walrus) comes out of the Memes World series 72 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
Wordbank walrus meme meaning?
It stems from a child calling a walrus a 'word bank'. The meme involves applying this incorrect name to all walruses for collective humor.
Where does the wordbank meme come from?
The image comes from an animal quiz made by a five-year-old, posted on Reddit in February 2014 by user gynoceros.
Who is gynoceros reddit?
This is the Reddit user who shared the photo of his son's quiz, creating the meme in February 2014.
How do I get the Wordbank (Walrus) meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Wordbank (Walrus)” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Wordbank (Walrus) card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wordbank (Walrus) | Know Your Meme · 300+ Legendary Walrus Puns 2026 That Everyone Is Sharing · koo koo kachoo · checked on October 13, 2026.
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