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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Double Dream Hands” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21307 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Double Dream Hands” meme mean?
This meme expresses childlike joy and deliberate absurdity. It captures an innocent moment turned cult status due to its weirdness. Use it to illustrate hilarious situations, clumsy but sincere efforts, or simply to share upbeat, eccentric energy without hidden depth.
Where does the “Double Dream Hands” meme come from?
The move comes from a music lesson by John Jacobson, a teacher and choreographer. The sequence accompanies 'Planet Rock', composed by Jacobson and Mac Huff. Initially published in Music Express magazine, the video was uploaded to YouTube on December 6, 2010, by a Hanford High School student. Jacobson coined 'dream hands' at children's request, likening the gesture to a dream pulled from the head. 'Double' specifies using both hands. No original TV show is identified.
- 2010Initial publication in Music Express magazine and upload to YouTube on December 6.
How to use the “Double Dream Hands” meme
- Share the original video to evoke uncontrollable, overflowing energy during a meeting or social event.
- Reproduce the gesture at day's end to signal joyful fatigue mixed with a sense of personal accomplishment.
- Insert this clip into a humorous montage to highlight the comedic absurdity of a mundane daily situation.
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The “Double Dream Hands” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Double Dream Hands” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Double Dream Hands 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 Double Dream Hands?
It is a viral choreography created by teacher John Jacobson to accompany an educational song for children.
Who is John Jacobson?
He is an American music teacher and choreographer who designed this signature dance for educational materials.
Where does the name Double Dream Hands come from?
Jacobson improvised this term at students' request, describing the gesture as a dream removed from the head and projected skyward.
Is there a hidden meaning?
Sources indicate the meme relies primarily on its joyful tone and quirky visual aspect, lacking deep symbolism.
How do I get the Double Dream Hands meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Double Dream Hands” 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 Double Dream Hands card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Double Dream Hands · Double Dream Hands · An Interview with Choreographer John Jacobson - Cued In · checked on October 13, 2026.
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