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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21597 of the collection, and the 241st 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 “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine” meme mean?
This meme highlights the contrast between genuine Christian fervor and dated television aesthetics, generating affectionate humor through strangeness. Users often employ it to express ironic appreciation for naive or quirky vibes. It serves as a vehicle for sharing detached energy through musical remixes, parodies, and loops that celebrate the original video’s unique appeal.
Where does the “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine” meme come from?
The meme originates from a real performance by the New York Catholic group Sonseed, recorded around 1980 (some sources suggest 1982) for the local religious broadcast The First Estate, Religion and Review. Aired on a New York television channel, the video features singer and bassist Sal Polichetti performing a ska-infused Christian track from their independent album First Fruit. The sequence resurfaced in 2008 when a VHS copy was posted on the blog Dougsploitation, followed by a YouTube upload on September 2, 2008. The juxtaposition of sincere messaging and dated visuals quickly sparked a wave of remixes and parodies praising the performance's charmingly awkward nature.
- 1980Recording of the performance by Sonseed for the local religious broadcast The First Estate, Religion and Review.
- 2008Posting of the VHS copy on the blog Dougsploitation and subsequent upload to YouTube on September 2.
How to use the “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine” meme
- Share a ska-accented video to illustrate a retro and unexpected vibe.
- Use the chorus as background audio in humorous montages featuring mundane situations.
- Reference the group Sonseed to evoke the specific aesthetic of 1980s religious music videos.
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The “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #241 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine 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
Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine meaning?
The meme refers to the contrast between religious sincerity and dated TV aesthetics, creating humor through affectionate strangeness.
Who is Sal Polichetti?
Sal Polichetti is the singer and bassist of the group Sonseed, the author and main performer of the song that went viral.
Where does the Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine meme come from?
It comes from a clip recorded around 1980 by the New York group Sonseed for a local TV show, made viral in 2008.
Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine real or fake?
The performance is real. It is indeed the Catholic group Sonseed, not a recent fake clip created for the internet.
How do I get the Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine” 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 Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Jesus Is My Friend by Sonseed · In the early 1980s, Sonseed released a music video for its song “Jesus is ... · Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine (The story of the greatest viral video of all time) | In Defense of Ska · checked on October 14, 2026.
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