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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Choo-Choo” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21830 of the collection, and the 187th 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 “Choo-Choo” meme mean?
The character embodies absurdity and visual chaos. It lacks a fixed narrative meaning; instead, it is used to hijack an image or add a touch of offbeat humor to a message. The dominant emotion is amusement at the unexpected, often associated with overflowing energy or a situation handled with wit.
Where does the “Choo-Choo” meme come from?
Choo-Choo appears in the American animated series Top Cat, created by Hanna-Barbera and broadcast starting in 1961. He is part of the New York cat gang alongside Top Cat and Fancy-Fancy. On the internet, the phenomenon began on Tumblr on August 9, 2015, with the creation of the blog RelatablePicturesOfChooChoo, dedicated to screenshots of the character. On August 10, user terriamon shared a photoshopped version of a CADbortion comic strip featuring Choo-Choo. On August 27, user crappyhomemadegifs posted a video clip where the cat holds a sign for the 'Jazz’s Bingo Party', garnering over 16,400 notes in three weeks. On August 29, a photoshopped image with a 'Down With CIS' sign also circulated. The source does not specify the exact episode for the video clips.
- 1961Broadcast of the Top Cat animated series by Hanna-Barbera, introducing the character Choo-Choo.
- August 9, 2015Creation of the Tumblr blog RelatablePicturesOfChooChoo, the viral starting point of the meme.
- August 10, 2015Publication by terriamon of a comics edit integrating the pink cat.
- August 27, 2015Massive virality with the video from crappyhomemadegifs showing Choo-Choo with a specific sign.
How to use the “Choo-Choo” meme
- Insert Choo-Choo into a photo edit to highlight an exaggerated reaction to a mundane news item.
- Share a GIF of the cat holding an absurd sign to comment on a political or social situation with irony.
- Use a screenshot of the character in a discussion thread to express disagreement in a playful and non-aggressive way.
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The “Choo-Choo” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 63/100 · #187 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Choo-Choo” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Choo-Choo comes out of the Memes World series 73 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 Choo-Choo?
He is a pink anthropomorphic cat from the 1960s animated series Top Cat. He is a member of the cat group living in Top Cat's building.
Where does the Choo-Choo meme come from?
The meme emerged on Tumblr in August 2015 via the blog RelatablePicturesOfChooChoo and fan edits inserting the character into existing images.
What does Choo-Choo mean?
The meme has no single meaning. It is used to add chaos, absurd humor, or a visually offbeat presence to online conversations.
Is Choo-Choo a real cat?
No, he is a fictional character drawn for the Top Cat television series produced by Hanna-Barbera.
How do I get the Choo-Choo meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Choo-Choo” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Choo-Choo card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Choo-Choo · Choo Choo - Hanna-Barbera Wiki · Choo-Choo Charles Videos - GameStar · checked on October 15, 2026.
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