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“Let me show you how it's done!” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Let me show you how it’s done!” is a meme from *Adventure Time*.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Let me show you how it's done!” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Let me show you how it's done!” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22719 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Let me show you how it's done!” meme mean?

The meme conveys comedic vanity and absurd interruption. Jake abandons his search for Finn to teach a bug better dance moves, prioritizing a minor task over his main mission. Users employ it ironically to claim expertise in trivial areas or to accompany videos of exaggerated, ridiculous dancing.

Where does the “Let me show you how it's done!” meme come from?

The scene originates from the episode “Power Animal”, the seventh of season two in *Adventure Time*, created by Pendleton Ward. Jake, the magical dog, searches near the treehouse when he sees a bug dancing poorly. He tells it shakes badly; the bug replies that dancing is all it knows, then Jake announces: “Let me show you how it’s done” and begins dancing with it. The series aired on Cartoon Network. An official video titled *Dancing Bug* was published by Cartoon Network UK on YouTube on October 14, 2014. The exact premiere date of this episode is unknown in consulted sources. The meme’s emergence as an internet phenomenon is also unknown. Exact diffusion platforms remain unidentified.

How to use the “Let me show you how it's done!” meme

  • Share the clip when mocking someone claiming unnecessary dance skills.
  • Use the phrase to ironically highlight someone showing off trivial expertise.
  • Insert the video to abruptly interrupt a serious conversation with humor.

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The “Let me show you how it's done!” card in MyMemeCards

Let me show you how it's done! card
NumberNo. 22719
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@flem
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Let me show you how it's done!” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Let me show you how it's done! comes out of the Memes World series 76 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

What does let me show you how it's done mean?

It refers to a scene where Jake teaches a bug to dance. The text highlights the comedic interruption of an important task for a trivial activity.

Where does let me show you how it's done come from?

It comes from the “Power Animal” episode of *Adventure Time* season 2. Cartoon Network UK posted an official video on YouTube in 2014.

Who is jake the dog in adventure time?

Jake is a main character created by Pendleton Ward. He has magical powers and appears in this scene with a dancing bug.

How do I get the Let me show you how it's done! meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Let me show you how it's done!” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Let me show you how it's done! card?

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

Sources: That time Jake met a dancing bug… #FlashbackFriday · POWER ANIMAL | Adventure Time Reaction · Jake Bug Dance · checked on October 25, 2026.

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