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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lolrus” is an epic card of the Memes World series 74, number 22019 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Lolrus” meme mean?
This meme captures the disproportionate attachment to a simple object, here a bucket, and the exaggerated distress when it disappears. It turns a mundane situation into a hilarious drama thanks to intentionally incorrect syntax. The main emotion is playful frustration: we laugh at the animal's apparent suffering for what is merely a container. It is an expression of childish possession and innocent anger against perceived injustice.
Where does the “Lolrus” meme come from?
The image comes from Minazo, a southern sea elephant photographed at the Enoshima Aquarium in Japan. The earliest known appearance is July 24, 2006, on YTMND by user ZombiePirate. This page paired the photo with a bucket and music from *The Price Is Right*. The canonical version emerged on December 23, 2006, on Flickr by T-Bisqit. It shows two photos: Minazo with the bucket, then an employee next to him, with the caption 'Noooo they be stealin’ my bucket'. Although sometimes linked to 4chan, no archives prior to 2007 confirm this origin. The term combines 'LOL' and 'walrus', although the animal is a sea elephant.
- 2006Initial publication on YTMND by ZombiePirate on July 24.
- 2006Canonical version published on Flickr by T-Bisqit on December 23.
How to use the “Lolrus” meme
- Use the image to comment on a situation where someone loses a trivial but cherished object.
- Share the caption 'I has a bucket' to express proud and naive possession.
- Use 'they be stealin’ my bucket' to humorously complain about a minor injustice.
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The “Lolrus” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 76/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Lolrus” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lolrus comes out of the Memes World series 74 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 lolrus?
Lolrus is a 2006 internet meme featuring Minazo, a sad sea elephant. It uses broken English captions to express frustration related to the loss of an object, often a bucket.
Lolrus meaning?
It symbolizes the comedic attachment to a simple object and the exaggerated distress when it is lost or stolen. The meme plays on innocence and erroneous syntax to create a humorous effect.
Who is minazo?
Minazo is a southern sea elephant living at the Enoshima Aquarium in Japan. He became famous through the Lolrus meme after being photographed holding a bucket.
Lolrus origin?
The first trace dates back to July 24, 2006, on YTMND by ZombiePirate. The popular version appears on Flickr on December 23, 2006, by T-Bisqit, pairing the photo with a caption about the bucket being stolen.
How do I get the Lolrus meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lolrus” is an epic card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Lolrus card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Lolrus | Know Your Meme · A Short History of LOL: From Usenet to the Skull Emoji · Prolegomena to Any Future Poetics of the Cat Video - Hyperallergic · checked on October 16, 2026.
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