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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Leekspin / Loituma Girl” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75, number 22434 of the collection, and the 20th 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 “Leekspin / Loituma Girl” meme mean?
This meme lacks a specific narrative meaning. Its appeal lies in the hypnotic repetition, catchy singing, and the character's joyful expression while performing an absurd vegetable-spinning gesture. It evokes innocent nonsense, often used as a humorous clip or background for visual parodies.
Where does the “Leekspin / Loituma Girl” meme come from?
The animation stems from a scene in episode 2 of *Bleach*, aired on October 12, 2004, showing Orihime Inoue holding a leek. The music is "Ievan Polkka" by the Finnish group Loituma, released in 1995. The Flash animation emerged online in late April 2006. Sources suggest it was posted on April 23, 2006, by Russian LiveJournal user g_r_e_e_n. The exact original site is unknown, but spread via LiveJournal and leekspin.com. The precise creator remains unidentified, though g_r_e_e_n is credited with uploading it.
- October 12, 2004Airing of episode 2 of Bleach containing the source scene.
- April 23, 2006Probable publication of the Flash animation by user g_r_e_e_n.
How to use the “Leekspin / Loituma Girl” meme
- Use this video as a funny transition in an amateur video edit.
- Replace the animated character with another object in a creative parody.
- Reference this meme to illustrate absurd and positive internet content.
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The “Leekspin / Loituma Girl” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 77/100 · #20 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Leekspin / Loituma Girl” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Leekspin / Loituma Girl comes out of the Memes World series 75 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 does the Leekspin meme mean?
It has no deep narrative sense. It relies on visual absurdity and catchy melody to create a repetitive comedic effect.
Who is the girl spinning a leek?
It is Orihime Inoue, a main character from the Japanese anime series Bleach, repurposed in a Flash animation.
What is the origin of the Leekspin music?
The track is "Ievan Polkka," a Finnish traditional song popularized by the group Loituma in 1995.
Who created the Leekspin animation?
The exact author is unknown. Russian user g_r_e_e_n is credited with publishing it on LiveJournal in 2006.
How do I get the Leekspin / Loituma Girl meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Leekspin / Loituma Girl” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Leekspin / Loituma Girl card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Loituma Girl - Wikipedia · ロイツマ・ガール - Wikipedia · Leekspin – ויקיפדיה · checked on October 18, 2026.
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