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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mario Paint Songs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21596 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 “Mario Paint Songs” meme mean?
This term categorizes videos featuring melodies generated by the game’s built-in composer. It highlights creativity within technical constraints. The feeling is often surprise at the actual quality or humor derived from robotic sounds. It is used to identify works born from specific retro limitations rather than a narrative format.
Where does the “Mario Paint Songs” meme come from?
The phenomenon stems directly from Mario Paint, published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo in 1992. This title included an accessible sound composition module. By the late 1990s, users began exporting these audio files. The oldest documented trace is a Gigazine article dated May 29, 2007, showing video game covers made with this tool. A notable 2008 YouTube video reproduced Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Another video from May 20, 2008, titled “The BEST MARIO PAINT SONG EVER!!!!!”, turned out to be a Rickroll. These elements solidified the practice without creating a single founding figure.
- 1992Release of the Super NES game including the integrated music composer.
- May 29, 2007Publication of a Gigazine article showcasing recreations from the game.
- 2008Increased virality with a Thriller reproduction video and a famous Rickroll on YouTube.
How to use the “Mario Paint Songs” meme
- Publish a cover of a pop hit using only the instruments available in the software.
- Share a video demonstrating rhythmic complexity despite the 1992 audio limitations.
- Use this term to categorize original chiptune creations inspired by retro aesthetics.
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The “Mario Paint Songs” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #241 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Mario Paint Songs” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mario Paint Songs 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
Mario Paint Songs meaning?
It refers to music created with the composition software from the 1992 Super NES video game. Artists use the limited sounds of the program to make covers or original works.
Mario Paint Songs origin?
The technical origin comes from Mario Paint released in 1992. The visual and auditory meme structured itself around YouTube shares, notably since 2007-2008.
Who invented Mario Paint Songs?
No single creator is identified. The practice comes from the community of players who discovered the hidden capabilities of the composer integrated into the game.
Where to find Mario Paint Songs?
The main platform is YouTube. Thousands of videos categorized under this term are found there, as well as on Nico Nico Douga for the Japanese audience.
How do I get the Mario Paint Songs meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mario Paint Songs” 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 Mario Paint Songs card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Giant Mario Paint Composer - Michael Jackson - Thriller ... · Super Mario | Know Your Meme · マリオペイントで作ったゲームミュージック · checked on October 14, 2026.
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