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“Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” meme: meaning, origin and mythic card

"How Do You Like That, Elon Musk?" is a 2017 Russian-web meme that challenges Tesla and SpaceX's boss with makeshift repairs and janky inventions, presented as feats of engineering.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” is a mythic card of the Russian Memes pack, number 292 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” meme mean?

This meme gets used to poke fun at improvised DIY fixes presented as brilliant innovation. It fits when a makeshift repair, a homemade contraption, or an unlikely workaround is shown off with the pride of a major technological breakthrough, ironically comparing the DIY creator to Elon Musk, a figure associated with cutting-edge innovation. The gap between the humble means and the lofty claim is the whole joke.

Where does the “Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” meme come from?

"How Do You Like That, Elon Musk?" originated in 2017 on the Russian web (runet). The meme features Russian internet users presenting improvised repairs or everyday-materials inventions as technological feats, directly calling out Elon Musk, the entrepreneur known for Tesla and SpaceX, as if competing with him. The format relies on a stock caption attached to a photo of an absurd or clever DIY fix, creating a comic contrast between the ambition of the claim and the simplicity of the result.

How to use the “Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” meme

  • Someone fixes an object with tape and string, and the photo gets captioned "How do you like that, Elon Musk?"
  • People share an absurd homemade invention while citing the meme for comic effect.
  • It gets used to playfully mock a jury-rigged solution presented as genius.

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The “Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” card in MyMemeCards

Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask? card
NumberNo. 292
RarityMythic
CollectionRussian Memes pack
Fame98/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value80 MemeCoins (240 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Russian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16956%
  • Rare9231%
  • Epic279.0%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask? comes out of the Russian Memes pack as a mythic 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 80 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 "How do you like that, Elon Musk" mean?

It is a 2017 Russian meme that presents makeshift DIY fixes as technological feats.

Why is Elon Musk referenced?

Because he is associated with cutting-edge technology, which creates a comic contrast with the DIY fix shown.

How is this meme used?

By captioning a photo of an improvised repair or invention with the phrase, to underline its absurdity with mock pride.

How do I get the Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask? meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask?” is a mythic 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 Kak tebe takoye, Ilon Mask? card?

It is a Mythic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Know Your Meme — recherche · checked on October 29, 2026.

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