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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hallway Swimming” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21899 of the collection, and the 239th 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 “Hallway Swimming” meme mean?
This meme captures joyful absurdity and childish creativity. It expresses the fun of repurposing a mundane space for an unusual physical experience. The dominant emotion is camaraderie and surprise at the successful visual illusion, recalling innocent childhood games.
Where does the “Hallway Swimming” meme come from?
The foundational video was uploaded by Joe’s Untitled Web Show to YouTube on May 17, 2009. It featured music students performing this slide in a hallway. Another clip by Kailyn Jensen appeared on October 13, 2009, with no confirmed link to the first. Massive virality arrived on April 2, 2013, via Cole Pugsley. His video was shared on Reddit that same day, surpassing 2.9 million views and being picked up by numerous websites, cementing "Hallway Swimming" as the primary term.
- May 17, 2009Upload of the original video by Joe’s Untitled Web Show on YouTube.
- October 13, 2009Release of a second similar video by Kailyn Jensen on the same platform.
- April 2, 2013Release of the viral version by Cole Pugsley, widely shared on Reddit.
How to use the “Hallway Swimming” meme
- Post a video of you sliding on a polished floor mimicking breaststroke to illustrate an unexpected moment of relaxation.
- Use this term to describe a situation where an ordinary environment suddenly becomes a source of collective play.
- Reference this practice when discussing viral trends from 2013 to evoke the early days of rapid video sharing.
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The “Hallway Swimming” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hallway Swimming” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hallway Swimming 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
What is hallway swimming?
It is a practice of sliding on a waxed floor while mimicking swimming gestures. The visual effect creates the illusion of swimming in a dry hallway.
Who made the hallway swimming meme?
Cole Pugsley popularized the viral version in April 2013. However, earlier videos exist since May 2009, notably those by Joe’s Untitled Web Show.
Hallway swimming origin video?
The first documented trace dates back to May 17, 2009, on YouTube. The group of music students shows the sliding technique on a waxed floor.
Hallway swimming or hallway surfing?
Both terms refer to the same activity. However, "Hallway Swimming" is the title retained by most consulted sources to qualify this phenomenon.
How do I get the Hallway Swimming meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hallway Swimming” 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 Hallway Swimming card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hallway Swimming · Hallway Swimming (EPIC!) · Hallway Swimming (ORIGINAL) · checked on October 15, 2026.
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