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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Dancing Banana” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77, number 22897 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Dancing Banana” meme mean?
The meme carries no message: it is pure joy, with no reason, repeated forever. A banana wiggling to a catchy song is funny precisely because it is absurd. People post it to end a message on a light note, to cheer good news without explaining, or to wink at those who remember the forums and animations of the early web.
Where does the “Dancing Banana” meme come from?
The American group Buckwheat Boyz, a novelty bass music act from Miami signed to Koch Records, released a single, “Peanut Butter & Jelly,” in 2001, produced by Chip-Man. An animated music video of a dancing banana drew attention online and turned the song into a meme. The craze was such that the animation was referenced in Family Guy and the song featured in an episode of The Proud Family. The pixelated banana has remained a staple of web GIFs ever since.
- 2001Buckwheat Boyz release their only single, “Peanut Butter & Jelly.”
How to use the “Dancing Banana” meme
- Post the banana under good news to celebrate without words.
- Send the animation to a friend to bring a smile on a Monday morning.
- Recall the forums of twenty years ago with a touch of nostalgia.
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The “Dancing Banana” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 141 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @holo34633074 |
How to get the “Dancing Banana” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Dancing Banana comes out of the Memes World series 77 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Where does the dancing banana come from?
It illustrates the Buckwheat Boyz song “Peanut Butter Jelly Time,” through an animated clip that went viral online.
Who are the Buckwheat Boyz?
An American novelty bass music group from Miami, signed to Koch Records, which released just one single, “Peanut Butter & Jelly,” in 2001.
Where can you find the dancing banana?
It circulates as a looping GIF and video, and was referenced in Family Guy and The Proud Family.
How do I get the Dancing Banana meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Dancing Banana” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Dancing Banana card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Buckwheat Boyz (Wikipedia) · checked on November 1, 2026.
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