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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Let go, won't let go” is a common card of the Russian Memes pack, number 128 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 “Let go, won't let go” meme mean?
The meme shows an obstinate attachment that goes beyond reason: someone gently asks to let go, and the answer stays a flat refusal, repeated with no apparent logic. People use it to comment on a situation where someone clings to something they clearly should release, to jokingly overplay their own stubbornness, or to caption an image of an animal gripping an object, a piece of clothing, or a hand. The gap between the reasonable request and the stubborn refusal makes the scene both cute and funny.
Where does the “Let go, won't let go” meme come from?
The phrase “отпусти, не отпущу” (“let go, I won’t let go”) spread on the Runet in 2017, paired with images or videos of small animals, often puppies or kittens, gripping an object, fabric, or hand firmly, refusing to let go despite attempts to pull them away. The line became a go-to caption on Russian-language social media for this kind of endearing scene, with the childlike, repetitive tone of the phrase reinforcing the comic effect of the displayed stubbornness. The meme quickly detached from any specific context to become a generic reaction to any situation of obstinate clinging.
- 2017The phrase “let go, won’t let go” spreads on the Runet.
How to use the “Let go, won't let go” meme
- Caption a photo of an animal gripping an object and refusing to let go.
- Reply “let go, won’t let go” to jokingly overplay your own stubbornness.
- Comment on a situation where someone clings on for no apparent reason.
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The “Let go, won't let go” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #132 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Let go, won't let go” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Let go, won't let go 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
Where does the “let go, won’t let go” meme come from?
It comes from a 2017 Russian phrase, paired with images of small animals gripping an object firmly.
What does this phrase mean?
It means “let go, I won’t let go”, a stubborn refusal repeated despite the request to release.
Why is this meme endearing?
Because it shows a childlike, cute stubbornness, with no logic behind the refusal to let go.
Is this meme about one specific animal?
No, it is used as a reusable caption on various images of clinging animals, with no single animal tied to the meme.
How do I get the Let go, won't let go meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Let go, won't let go” 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 Let go, won't let go card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Résultats YouTube : отпусти не отпущу мем · checked on October 29, 2026.
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