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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Davay, batya!” is a common card of the Russian Memes pack, number 82 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 “Davay, batya!” meme mean?
The meme captures that very specific party moment when someone lets go completely on the dance floor, carried by the crowd’s enthusiasm rather than any real skill. The white shirt, the crouched posture, and the visible ecstasy on his face form an image that is both ridiculous and endearing, typical of unfiltered Russian wedding footage. People use it to cheer on or fondly mock anyone throwing themselves fully into a dance, talent or no talent.
Where does the “Davay, batya!” meme come from?
The video behind the meme shows an amateur-filmed 2005 wedding, where a man in a white shirt starts dancing in a very demonstrative, half-crouched way, egged on by his family shouting “Давай, батя!” That contrast between collective enthusiasm and an improvised, not exactly polished dance made the clip spread through the Runet as a symbol of unrestrained Russian celebration. The meme stays tied to that specific, unstaged moment of family joy.
- 2005The wedding video behind the meme starts circulating in the Runet.
How to use the “Davay, batya!” meme
- People shout “go on, dad!” at someone throwing themselves enthusiastically onto a dance floor.
- The meme gets cited to describe an improvised, not exactly polished dance that’s still full of energy.
- It gets used as a caption on a wedding or party video where someone lets go completely.
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The “Davay, batya!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #132 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Davay, batya!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Davay, batya! 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 go on dad mean as a meme?
It is a Russian meme cheer meaning “go on, dad!”, shouted in a 2005 wedding video at a man dancing demonstratively, which became a Runet meme.
Where does this meme come from?
It comes from an amateur video of a 2005 Russian wedding, where a man in a white shirt dances half-crouched while his family cheers him on.
Why did this scene become a meme?
Because the contrast between the crowd’s enthusiasm and the improvised, not exactly polished dance makes for an image that is both funny and endearing.
In what context is this phrase used?
To cheer on or fondly mock anyone throwing themselves fully into a dance at a party or wedding, talent or no talent.
How do I get the Davay, batya! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Davay, batya!” 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 Davay, batya! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Рунет — Wikipédia (RU) · checked on October 29, 2026.
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