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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Colin's Bear Animation” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21578 of the collection, and the 241st 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 “Colin's Bear Animation” meme mean?
This meme leverages the naive aesthetic and rigid movements of the bear to evoke inexplicable energy or purely mechanical joy. It is often used to illustrate situations where one feels strangely confident, or to comment on artistic works with irony via specific text formats.
Where does the “Colin's Bear Animation” meme come from?
The source is a YouTube video titled “Colin’s Bear Animation,” uploaded on December 4, 2007, by a friend of Colin Sanders. He was a third-year game development student at Ontario Tech University. The clip shows his final assignment for an animation arts course: a three-dimensional bear performs dance steps to the track “Funky Monkey Dance” from the Mother 3 soundtrack. Colin created a longer version to express dissatisfaction with that specific class. Administrative details like his grade or the identity of the person filming remain unknown to the public.
- 2007Upload of the YouTube video showing the demo by student Colin Sanders.
How to use the “Colin's Bear Animation” meme
- Share the video when you want to highlight an unintentionally comical technical performance in a professional setting.
- Use the bear image accompanied by sarcastic text to comment on your own ignorance regarding a popular cultural work.
- Integrate the clip into TikTok montages with modified rhythms to emphasize a feeling of joyful confusion.
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The “Colin's Bear Animation” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #241 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Colin's Bear Animation” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Colin's Bear Animation 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 is colin's bear animation?
It is a student demo video uploaded in 2007 showing a 3D bear dancing to a video game track. It became cult status due to its absurdity and raw style.
Who is colin sanders?
Colin Sanders is the game development student who created this animation for an animation arts course at Ontario Tech University in 2007.
What music is in colin's bear?
The track used is “Funky Monkey Dance,” taken from the official soundtrack of the Nintendo video game Mother 3.
Why is colin's bear funny?
The humor comes from the contrast between the roughness of the primitive 3D animation and the precise synchronization, as well as the surreal nature of the isolated scene.
How do I get the Colin's Bear Animation meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Colin's Bear Animation” 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 Colin's Bear Animation card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme · Poorly Made 3D Animations | Know Your Meme · Colin's Bear Animation · checked on October 14, 2026.
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