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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Crotch Rubbing Dance” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21445 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Crotch Rubbing Dance” meme mean?
This format exploits comedic dissonance between a serious aesthetic and grotesque behavior. The epic soundtrack from Space Runaway Ideon contrasts with the mundane rubbing motion. Users enjoy applying this bizarre choreography to various animated or real-life characters, creating an irresistible, dreamlike absurdity typical of Japanese internet culture.
Where does the “Crotch Rubbing Dance” meme come from?
It traces back to October 11, 2009, when a video compiling scenes from the gay pornographic film Max Men was uploaded to Nico Nico Douga. Czech actor Jirka Kalvoda performs a specific gesture with his shirt there. On March 9, 2010, an animator posted a hand-drawn video on the same platform. It features Remilia Scarlet from Touhou Project replicating this movement set to Space Runaway Ideon music. This visual and musical contrast propelled the phenomenon. The online community then adopted the method, varying characters and animation techniques like MikuMikuDance to sustain the trend.
- 2009Upload to Nico Nico Douga of a compilation including the source gesture from the Max Men film.
- 2010Release of the hand-drawn animation featuring Remilia Scarlet, officially launching the meme.
How to use the “Crotch Rubbing Dance” meme
- Use the animation as a reply to a situation where someone tries desperately to look serious while failing miserably.
- Share the video during a discussion about obscure Japanese internet culture or MAD phenomena.
- Create a parody by replacing the original character with a famous manga hero to highlight their ridiculous side.
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The “Crotch Rubbing Dance” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Crotch Rubbing Dance” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Crotch Rubbing Dance 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 the Crotch Rubbing Dance?
It is a Japanese video meme showing characters making a suggestive gesture in a loop over an epic soundtrack.
Who is Jirka Kalvoda in this meme?
He is the Czech actor whose gesture in a gay pornographic film serves as the original source for the viral movement.
What music accompanies the Crotch Rubbing Dance?
The soundtrack comes from the anime Space Runaway Ideon, providing a solemn contrast to the visual absurdity.
How do I get the Crotch Rubbing Dance meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Crotch Rubbing Dance” 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 Crotch Rubbing Dance card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Crotch Rubbing Dance · なぜケツ振りダンスは炎上しつつバズるのか？元ネタと真相を徹底解明 · Crotch Rubbing Dance - Steam Community · checked on October 13, 2026.
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