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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bup” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21496 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Bup” meme mean?
The term expresses the humorous absurdity typical of speedrun culture. It acts as an insider marker, replacing visual or audio elements with this Toad reference. Usage relies on niche humor and community bonding over glitches and mods.
Where does the “Bup” meme come from?
The phenomenon starts with Toad-megeddon, a ROM hack by UsernamesAreHard released on September 10, 2016. It replaces most textures with a stretched Toad face. On September 12, 2016, Kaze releases Super Releasio 64, a harder modified version. It links the sound “bup” to musical instruments. The exact source of this audio remains unknown. Notoriety grows via Simpleflips on Twitch, who introduces these references to his audience.
- September 10, 2016Release of the Toad-megeddon ROM hack by UsernamesAreHard.
- September 12, 2016Release of Super Releasio 64 by Kaze, featuring the “bup” sound.
How to use the “Bup” meme
- Replace a standard sound effect with the “bup” noise in a gameplay video.
- Use the stretched Toad image as an avatar in Discord servers dedicated to Super Mario 64.
- Mention this term ironically when commenting on a strange modification of a retro game.
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The “Bup” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Bup” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bup comes out of the Memes World series 72 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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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 Bup mean?
It is a word without stable lexical meaning, used solely as a humorous reference to the Toad texture in Super Mario 64.
Where does the Bup sound come from?
The exact origin of the vocal recording is unknown. It appears in the 2016 ROM hack Super Releasio 64.
Who popularized Bup?
Streamer Simpleflips on Twitch widely spread this meme to his speedrunning community.
How do I get the Bup meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bup” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Bup card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Bup · BUP | Inkling Girl's Eye · So, I guess this is cannon for toads now : r/papermario · checked on October 14, 2026.
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