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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Voruy-ubivay” is an epic card of the Russian Memes pack, number 245 of the collection, and the 13th 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 “Voruy-ubivay” meme mean?
The meme gets used to parody advice or a moral lesson, swapping it for the most absurd and violent order possible, delivered with a smile. The gap between the cheerful dog image and the monstrous text is the whole joke: nobody takes the order seriously, the ridiculous pairing is exactly what's funny. It's posted as an ironic reply to an innocent question, faking a deliberately terrible piece of advice.
Where does the “Voruy-ubivay” meme come from?
The meme was born in 2008 within Upyachka, a Russian-language web site and subculture known for its absurd humor and its own jargon. The community stamped the text "Vorui, ubivai" ("Steal, kill") on a photo of a dog with an unsettling grin, creating a deliberately shocking contrast between the cute image and the monstrous order. The meme became so emblematic of the Upyachka spirit that it later turned up, by accident, on an object visible in a video game, proof the joke had spread beyond its original circle.
- 2008The "vorui-ubivai" meme is born within the Upyachka community.
How to use the “Voruy-ubivay” meme
- Someone asks for basic life advice and gets "vorui-ubivai" back as fake wisdom.
- Under a photo of an animal with an ambiguous grin, the comment drops the line out of habit.
- Among people who know the Russian-language web, the reference nods to the Upyachka spirit.
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The “Voruy-ubivay” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #13 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Voruy-ubivay” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Voruy-ubivay comes out of the Russian Memes pack as an epic 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 20 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 "vorui-ubivai" mean?
Literally "Steal, kill!", a fake monstrous piece of advice stamped on a grinning dog photo by the Upyachka community. It's a 2008 runet meme.
What is Upyachka?
A Russian-language web site and subculture known for absurd humor and its own jargon. "Vorui-ubivai" is one of its best-known images.
Why is this dog tied to this text?
The contrast between its unsettling grin and the monstrous order written on it creates the intended comic effect. Nobody takes the advice seriously, the absurd pairing is what's funny.
How do I get the Voruy-ubivay meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Voruy-ubivay” is an epic 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 Voruy-ubivay card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Упячка — Wikipédia (russe) · checked on October 29, 2026.
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