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“Barry White” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Barry White is an American soul singer known for his deep, warm bass voice, now used as a comedic shorthand for any slow, husky voice worthy of a late-night radio host.

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The “Barry White” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Barry White” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4615 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Barry White” meme mean?

Name-dropping “Barry White” is a gentle way to tease or point out a particularly deep, slow, sultry voice, whether it belongs to a real person or a faked audio effect. It's a musical reference turned into a comedic wink, used whenever a voice sounds too deep to be natural or clearly put on to impress.

Where does the “Barry White” meme come from?

Barry White was an American singer-songwriter and producer, born in 1944 and who died in 2003, known for the deep bass voice that became his signature on 1970s soul and disco hits. His distinctive voice eventually became a cultural reference used long after his death to compare or poke fun at any deep, drawling voice, especially in audio edits or jokes where someone's voice is artificially pitched down.

  1. 1944Barry White is born
  2. 2003Barry White dies

How to use the “Barry White” meme

  • A friend puts on a deep voice and gets teased with, “Did you eat Barry White for breakfast?”
  • In an edited video, the slowed-down, deep voice instantly brings Barry White to mind.
  • On the phone, she jokes about a salesman's overly deep voice: “Sounds like Barry White.”

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The “Barry White” card in MyMemeCards

Barry White card
NumberNo. 4615
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3502
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@wasslamenaceuh
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,502 cards
  • Common1,48242%
  • Rare1,17634%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Barry White” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Barry White comes out of the Memes FR pack 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

Who is Barry White?

He's an American soul singer and producer, born in 1944 and who died in 2003, famous for his very deep bass voice.

Why do people say “Barry White” for a deep voice?

Because his distinctive voice became a comedic reference for any unusually deep or theatrical voice.

Is the Barry White reference always serious?

No, it's almost always used as a joke, to gently poke fun at a deep voice.

How do I get the Barry White meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Barry White” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Barry White card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Barry White — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.

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