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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Tyau tyau tyau” is a common card of the Russian Memes pack, number 153 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 “Tyau tyau tyau” meme mean?
The phrase softens bad news by giving it a cheerful, sing-song feel instead of leaving it as a depressing statement. It accompanies resignation after a setback, turning disappointment into an almost amusing moment thanks to its light, repetitive rhythm.
Where does the “Tyau tyau tyau” meme come from?
The meme comes from the sung punchline “тяу тяу тяу” attributed to the character Zipoulia, which went viral on the Runet in 2020. The card dates it to 2020; the exact context of the original video could not be confirmed in detail despite searches on YouTube and the Russian Wikipedia. The pure, sung nature of the onomatopoeia, detached from any literal meaning, was enough to make it a ready-made reaction for taking a failure lightly instead of sadly.
How to use the “Tyau tyau tyau” meme
- After bad news softened with humor: “Well... tiaou tiaou tiaou.”
- To accept a failure without too much complaining: “Failed, but tiaou tiaou tiaou.”
- As a caption on a video where everything goes mildly wrong: “Tiaou tiaou tiaou, as always.”
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The “Tyau tyau tyau” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #132 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Tyau tyau tyau” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Tyau tyau tyau 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 “Tiaou tiaou tiaou” mean?
It is a pure sung onomatopoeia, with no literal translation, used to soften bad news or a failure.
Who is Zipoulia?
The character credited with this sung punchline, which became a Runet meme in 2020.
Where does this meme come from?
From a sung punchline tied to Zipoulia, which went viral on the Runet in 2020, with no original video confirmed in detail.
Why does this meme feel comforting?
Because its light, repetitive rhythm gives resignation a cheerful feel instead of a sad one.
How do I get the Tyau tyau tyau meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Tyau tyau tyau” 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 Tyau tyau tyau 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 pour « зипуля тяу тяу тяу » · checked on October 29, 2026.
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