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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I Will Survive Jesus” is a common card of the Memes World series 77, number 22929 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 “I Will Survive Jesus” meme mean?
The meme turns confidence into an abrupt comic reversal. Jesus sings “I Will Survive,” only for the bus to immediately contradict the promise. People use it to describe someone insisting they will be fine just before an unforeseen setback. Its humor comes from the gap between the song’s triumphant message and the sudden change in the scene.
Where does the “I Will Survive Jesus” meme come from?
*Jesus Christ: The Musical* is a short musical parody directed by Javier Prato, with Miguel Mas playing Jesus. In the video, Jesus sings Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” including a scene on Hollywood Boulevard, before being hit by a bus. The video first circulated on jesuswillsurvive.com. Sources describe it as a 2005 video, but its exact initial upload date is unknown. A YouTube upload is documented on April 14, 2007. It is not an identified clip from a television program. The date when the sequence became a meme, and the platforms where people used it, have not been established.
- 2005Sources describe the video as dating from this year, though its exact release date is unknown.
- April 14, 2007A YouTube upload of the video is documented.
How to use the “I Will Survive Jesus” meme
- Claim a plan will survive, then show the unexpected setback that derails it.
- React when a confident prediction is followed almost immediately by failure.
- Describe optimism that does not last long once events take a turn.
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The “I Will Survive Jesus” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 141 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @tyel |
How to get the “I Will Survive Jesus” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I Will Survive Jesus comes out of the Memes World series 77 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 does the I Will Survive – Jesus meme mean?
It mocks a promise of survival that is immediately contradicted by an unexpected accident. The joke lies in the contrast between the chorus and the scene.
Who plays Jesus in I Will Survive – Jesus?
Jesus is played by Miguel Mas. The short musical parody was directed by Javier Prato.
Where did the I Will Survive – Jesus video come from?
It comes from *Jesus Christ: The Musical*, a parody published online and first circulated on jesuswillsurvive.com. A YouTube upload dated April 14, 2007, is documented.
Is I Will Survive – Jesus from a TV show?
No original television program has been identified. Sources describe it as a parody video published online.
How do I get the I Will Survive Jesus meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I Will Survive Jesus” is a common 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 I Will Survive Jesus card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: JESUS RETURNS (Official sequel to Jesus Christ! The Musical) · Jesus Christ: The Musical - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia · Know Your Meme · checked on November 4, 2026.
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