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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “>[year]” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21659 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 “>[year]” meme mean?
This expression conveys utter disbelief and condescension toward habits considered abnormal or backward. By styling the text in forum quotation green, the poster highlights a perceived flaw with heavy sarcasm. The accompanying smug facial expression serves to dismiss the opposing point of view as glaringly ridiculous.
Where does the “>[year]” meme come from?
Greentext syntax has been documented on 4chan since early 2010. While the exact user behind the year-based phrasing remains unknown, the pattern circulated heavily around 2011. Concurrently in early 2011, the board /sp/ began pairing these mocking remarks with a frame from Seinfeld. The still originates from the 143rd episode, “The Abstinence,” which aired on November 21, 1996, featuring Jason Alexander as George Costanza holding a baseball bat with a look of pure contempt.
- November 21, 1996The Seinfeld episode “The Abstinence” airs, featuring George Costanza holding a baseball bat.
- early 2010Greentext formatting becomes established on the imageboard 4chan.
- early 2011Costanza's contemptuous still begins circulating on /sp/ alongside mocking lines.
How to use the “>[year]” meme
- Replying to someone on a message board to mock a bizarre everyday lifestyle choice
- Posting Jason Alexander's judgmental face to dismiss an outdated perspective
- Invoking the current calendar mark to emphasize how backward a statement sounds
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The “>[year]” card in MyMemeCards
![>[year] card](/cards/thumb/year.webp?v=2)
| Number | No. 21659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “>[year]” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; >[year] 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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
Where does the Costanza image come from?
It comes from the 1996 Seinfeld episode titled “The Abstinence,” where actor Jason Alexander holds a baseball bat.
What does the green line signify?
On imageboards like 4chan, starting a line with a bracket turns the text green, commonly used here to quote and mock absurd behavior.
Who created this year format?
The specific user who authored the very first post using the year as a prompt remains unknown.
How do I get the >[year] meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “>[year]” 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 >[year] card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Costanza.jpg / George Costanza Reaction Face · Why does r/hiphopheads have a George Costanza flair? · knowyourmeme.com · memes · greentext-storiesGreentext Stories | Know Your Meme · checked on October 14, 2026.
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