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“CP Rap” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

« CP Rap » is a 2012 viral video featuring Savoyard kindergarten students performing a serious rap about reading and math.

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The “CP Rap” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “CP Rap” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 3078 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “CP Rap” meme mean?

The meme highlights the comedic absurdity of role reversal and stylistic mismatch. It juxtaposes aggressive urban aesthetics with pure childhood innocence regarding schoolwork. The primary emotion is amusement at this visual and auditory incongruity, celebrating spontaneous humor without malice. It serves as a soft parody that emphasizes the strength of the contrast between appearance and reality.

Where does the “CP Rap” meme come from?

The original video was filmed at Jules Ferry School in Sallanches, Haute-Savoie, by teachers Antoine Stroebel and Olga Lavroff with their CP class. Children rap about learning to read, write, and calculate while wearing caps sideways. The contrast between their serious interpretation and young age drove its success. The video was uploaded to YouTube on June 14, 2012, titled « LE RAP des CP ». A Dailymotion upload is also recorded for September 11, 2014. It was originally a pedagogical project and end-of-year production, not a real hardcore rap single.

  1. 2012Upload of the original video on YouTube on June 14 by the teachers of Jules Ferry School in Sallanches.
  2. 2014Additional distribution of the video on Dailymotion on September 11, confirming its lasting presence online.

How to use the “CP Rap” meme

  • Share the video when discussing innovative teaching methods or regional French humor in online communities.
  • Use the reference to describe an absurd contrast between a tough exterior and an innocent reality.
  • Cite the meme as a classic example of early internet virality to illustrate the popularity of children's videos.

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The “CP Rap” card in MyMemeCards

Le rap des CP card
NumberNo. 3078
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3493
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@canardboiteux
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,493 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17234%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “CP Rap” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; CP Rap comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 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 CP Rap?

It is a viral 2012 video where Savoyard CP students perform a serious rap about school homework, creating humor through contrast.

Who made CP Rap?

Teachers Antoine Stroebel and Olga Lavroff created this project with their class at Jules Ferry School in Sallanches, Haute-Savoie.

When did CP Rap come out?

The video was published on YouTube on June 14, 2012, marking the start of its widespread diffusion on the Internet.

Is CP Rap real?

Yes, it is a genuine pedagogical video made by teachers and students, although the hardcore style is a playful staging.

How do I get the CP Rap meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “CP Rap” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the CP Rap card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: le rap des CP · HAUTE-SAVOIE. Sallanches : le rap des CP continue de faire le buzz · LE RAP des CP · checked on October 20, 2026.

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