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“Call Me Maybe” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The Call Me Maybe meme refers to the wave of lip-sync videos and parodies that popularized Carly Rae Jepsen's single on YouTube in 2012.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Call Me Maybe” meme, 2012

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Call Me Maybe” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20905 of the collection, and the 92nd 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 “Call Me Maybe” meme mean?

This format expresses collective enjoyment of an infectious tune. It involves mimicking the song's gestures or lyrics, often with humor or exaggeration. The dominant emotion is shared joy and instant cultural participation.

Where does the “Call Me Maybe” meme come from?

Carly Rae Jepsen's song was released in 2011 but gained visibility after Justin Bieber recommended it in December 2011. The first documented lip dub appeared on YouTube on February 18, 2012, featuring Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Ashley Tisdale. This video quickly surpassed 39 million views. The trend expanded to celebrities and athletes. On May 6, 2012, the Harvard Baseball Team posted their version filmed inside a van. Other versions followed, including Katy Perry and the US Olympic swimming team.

  1. December 2011Justin Bieber recommends the song to his followers, sparking widespread sharing.
  2. February 18, 2012Publication of the first major lip dub featuring Bieber, Gomez, and Tisdale on YouTube.
  3. May 6, 2012The Harvard Baseball Team posts their lip sync video filmed inside a van.

How to use the “Call Me Maybe” meme

  • Join a viral challenge by syncing lips to the catchy chorus.
  • Create a humorous parody by adapting lyrics to a professional or sports context.
  • Celebrate a festive moment by organizing a group lip dub with friends or colleagues.

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The “Call Me Maybe” card in MyMemeCards

Call Me Maybe card
NumberNo. 20905
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame78/100 · #92 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “Call Me Maybe” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Call Me Maybe 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

What does call me maybe meme mean?

It is a lip-sync challenge where participants mimic Carly Rae Jepsen's song. This format celebrates pop culture and group spirit through viral videos.

Call me maybe meme origin?

The first major video dates from February 18, 2012, with Justin Bieber. It triggered a wave of imitations by celebrities and sports teams.

Who is carly rae jepsen?

She is a Canadian singer whose 2011 single became a global phenomenon thanks to the viral lip-sync meme in 2012.

Is call me maybe real or fake?

The song is real and written by Carly Rae Jepsen. The meme is also authentic, born from spontaneous videos widely shared online.

How do I get the Call Me Maybe meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Call Me Maybe” 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 Call Me Maybe card?

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

Sources: Call Me Maybe | Know Your Meme · Quest Giver | Call Me Maybe | Know Your Meme · How a Pop Tune Became the Hottest Social Media Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.

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