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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Breakdancing Bear” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22539 of the collection, and the 29th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Breakdancing Bear” meme mean?
Posting the dancing bear signals messy good humor. The looping animation shows a costumed character pulling off breakdance moves with total confidence, and that contrast does all the work. People use it to celebrate a win, answer good news, decorate an absurd message, or simply as an avatar that says they enjoy chaos. Many have seen it countless times without ever knowing the song it came from. It needs no caption.
Where does the “Breakdancing Bear” meme come from?
The bear comes from the video for “We Know Something You Don’t Know”, a 2003 track by Southampton artist DJ Format. It was the first single from his album Music for the Mature B-Boy, released March 10, 2003, and it reached number 73 on the UK Singles Chart. The video features breakdancing animals, including a bear in a costume. Online, the sequence lived mostly as short animated GIFs, often shared by people who did not know the song. The bear’s moves were later redrawn and parodied with many other characters. Those variants are mostly found as forum avatars around the world. The Know Your Meme entry was created on July 17, 2009.
- March 10, 2003DJ Format’s album Music for the Mature B-Boy, home to “We Know Something You Don’t Know”, is released.
- July 17, 2009The Know Your Meme entry on the bear is created.
How to use the “Breakdancing Bear” meme
- Answer good news with the dancing bear GIF.
- Use the bear as a forum avatar to show off your sense of humor.
- Celebrate the end of a rough week by dropping the bear in the group chat.
- Swap the bear for another character in a GIF parody.
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The “Breakdancing Bear” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #29 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Breakdancing Bear” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Breakdancing Bear comes out of the Memes World series 76 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
Where does the Breakdancing Bear come from?
It comes from the video for “We Know Something You Don’t Know”, a 2003 track by DJ Format.
What song is the dancing bear from?
It is “We Know Something You Don’t Know”, the first single from DJ Format’s album Music for the Mature B-Boy.
Why did the GIF last?
Its short loop and infectious energy made it easy to share, especially as a forum avatar.
Are there variations of the Breakdancing Bear?
Yes, the moves were redrawn and parodied with many other characters.
How do I get the Breakdancing Bear meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Breakdancing Bear” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Breakdancing Bear card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Breakdancing Bear · checked on October 18, 2026.
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