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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Letun kosmichesky” is a common card of the Russian Memes pack, number 80 of the collection, and the 132nd 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 “Letun kosmichesky” meme mean?
The meme fondly mocks the gap between a nickname grand enough for a space feat and the far more modest, risky reality of the filmed scene: a simple, often hesitant jump, sometimes outright botched. It captures that moment when the courage shown before the act gives way to very human fear once the jump actually has to happen. People use it for any video where someone gives themselves a grand title right before an improvised stunt.
Where does the “Letun kosmichesky” meme come from?
The nickname “Летун космический” appeared in the Runet in 2009, attached to a viral amateur video showing an attempted improvised jump or flight, where the contrast between the solemn announcement and the shaky execution of the stunt made the internet laugh. The format was later reused, by extension, for any similar scene where someone acts heroic right before a risky physical move. The card dedicated to it, numbered 80 in its series, marks it as a common piece in the game.
- 2009The nickname and its associated video become a meme in the Runet.
How to use the “Letun kosmichesky” meme
- Someone gets nicknamed “cosmic jumper” right before attempting a hesitant leap.
- The meme gets cited to mock the gap between a grandiose announcement and a botched execution.
- It gets used to comment on a video where fear shows on someone’s face right before the action.
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The “Letun kosmichesky” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #132 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Letun kosmichesky” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Letun kosmichesky comes out of the Russian Memes pack as a common 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 5 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 cosmic jumper mean?
It is an ironic Runet nickname from 2009, given to someone gearing up for a visibly risky improvised jump or flight.
Where does this meme come from?
It comes from a viral 2009 amateur video showing an attempted improvised jump, where the pompous nickname given to the person contrasted with the shaky execution of the stunt.
Why is this nickname funny?
Because it pushes to the extreme the gap between a grand, heroic announcement and a far more modest, even botched, reality of the filmed action.
Does this meme mock the person's fear?
Yes, partly: it fondly captures that very human moment when bravado shown before the act gives way to visible hesitation or fear.
How do I get the Letun kosmichesky meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Letun kosmichesky” is a common card of the Russian Memes 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 Letun kosmichesky card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Интернет-мем — Wikipédia (RU) · checked on October 29, 2026.
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