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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “You Are NOT The Father!” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20984 of the collection, and the 170th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “You Are NOT The Father!” meme mean?
This meme expresses theatrical relief against false accusations or undue responsibility. It humorously announces that a person is not responsible for a situation, often in friendly or family conflicts. The dominant emotion is deliverance after tension, transforming an intense TV moment into a shared joke on social media to defuse the absurdity of an unfounded suspicion.
Where does the “You Are NOT The Father!” meme come from?
The meme originates from the American judicial reality TV show *Maury*, hosted by Maury Povich. The phrase became emblematic during the episode aired on February 14, 2005, titled "I Had Sex With Two Men… Which One Is the Daddy?". In this episode, after Povich announced that Andrew was not the father of Sabrina's baby, Andrew stood up and danced on set. The show labeled this reaction as the "Original You Are NOT The Father Dance". The earliest known online posting under the specific title was attributed to user meddle on YTMND on May 22, 2005. The format spread via US television syndication before gaining traction on digital platforms, becoming a major cultural reference around controversial family revelations.
- February 14, 2005Airing of the *Maury* episode where Andrew dances after being declared the non-father, popularizing the sequence.
- May 22, 2005Earliest known online posting of the meme as a video on the YTMND platform by user meddle.
How to use the “You Are NOT The Father!” meme
- Use the image of Maury Povich to politely deny being the source of an absurd rumor in a friend group.
- Insert the GIF of Andrew's dance to celebrate escaping a household chore unfairly attributed to you.
- Quote the line to add humor when an innocent suspect is finally cleared in a fictional or real investigation.
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The “You Are NOT The Father!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 76/100 · #170 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “You Are NOT The Father!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; You Are NOT The Father! comes out of the Memes World series 70 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
Where does the you are not the father meme come from?
It comes from the American show *Maury*, specifically an episode from February 14, 2005 showing a guest dancing after a non-paternity announcement.
Who is andrew you are not the father?
Andrew is the guest from the February 14, 2005 episode who performed the original dance after learning he was not the child's father.
Maury povich paternity test meaning?
The phrase officially announces that a man is not the biological father, often triggering strong emotional or joyful reactions on set.
How do I get the You Are NOT The Father! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “You Are NOT The Father!” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the You Are NOT The Father! card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: You Are NOT The Father! · Maury Povich Bio, Wife, Age, Net Worth, Shows, Height, Memes · Maury (TV Series 1991–2022) · checked on October 11, 2026.
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