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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “You Don't Say?” is a mythic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20788 of the collection, and the 2nd 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 Don't Say?” meme mean?
This visual expresses ironic contempt for those who state trivialities with an air of surprise. The dominant emotion is mockery towards the ostentation of known or trivial information. It is used to signal that the interlocutor's declaration adds no value and is redundant. It serves as a visual verbal weapon to gently (or less gently) humiliate a friend making unnecessarily pompous remarks about something obvious.
Where does the “You Don't Say?” meme come from?
The image comes from a scene in the American black comedy *Vampire’s Kiss* (1988), where Nicolas Cage plays Peter Loew, a literary agent believing he is turning into a vampire. The distorted face captures his exuberance during a moment of madness. The original video, titled 'Nicholas Cage Freaking Out', was uploaded by twoworldsfreak01 on July 27, 2009, on YouTube. The actual meme image appeared on October 1, 2011, in a rage comic posted by LeechHax on Reddit. It was quickly reposted on FunnyJunk and then Lowbird on October 3, 2011. The English phrase 'you don’t say' marks surprise but is also used sarcastically against obvious facts.
- 1988Release of the film Vampire’s Kiss containing the source scene.
- July 27, 2009Upload of the YouTube video 'Nicholas Cage Freaking Out' by twoworldsfreak01.
- October 1, 2011Publication of the first rage comic featuring this Nicolas Cage face on Reddit by LeechHax.
- October 3, 2011Reposting of the meme on FunnyJunk and Lowbird platforms.
How to use the “You Don't Say?” meme
- Reply to a colleague announcing the weather forecast they have been predicting for days with a serious face.
- Post this image when a friend discovers a simple game rule they were completely unaware of.
- Comment on a political or social statement that contains no new information.
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The “You Don't Say?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 92/100 · #2 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 80 MemeCoins (240 in Shiny) |
How to get the “You Don't Say?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; You Don't Say? comes out of the Memes World series 70 as a mythic 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 80 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 the You Don't Say meme mean?
It is a sarcastic response to an obvious fact. Nicolas Cage's face mocks anyone presenting common knowledge as if it were surprising or important.
Where does the Nicolas Cage You Don't Say image come from?
The image originates from the 1988 film Vampire’s Kiss. It was transformed into a rage comic in October 2011 on Reddit.
Who is LeechHax?
LeechHax is the Reddit user who published the first rage comic integrating this Nicolas Cage face on October 1, 2011.
Why use You Don't Say?
It is used to ridicule useless remarks or pretended major discoveries that are actually obvious facts known to everyone.
How do I get the You Don't Say? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “You Don't Say?” is a mythic 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 Don't Say? card?
It is a Mythic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Notable Examples · Nicolas Cage | Know Your Meme · You Don't Say?: Nicolas Cage Rage Comic Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.
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